Bug Bite
Learned at Lv. 15
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Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
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POKÉDEX No. #664
Scatterbug
Scatterdust Pokémon
When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
Weak to
Flying
Rock
Fire
Height0.3 m
Weight2.5 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP38186–280
- Attack3567–185
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk2753–168
- Sp. Def2549–163
- Speed3567–185
Total200
/ 720
BST200
1 percentile (1025)-236 vs Gen 6 avg (436)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 6
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Black
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #664 |
| Kalos Central | #20 |
| Lumiose City | #15 |
| Paldea | #35 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
40
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Scatterbug's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Impish
+Defense−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Scatterbug's 200 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Defense (40) carries most matchups, but a low Special Defense stat of 25 means careful positioning matters.
Its Bug typing leaves Scatterbug with 3 weaknesses against 3 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Scatterbug is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
2.5 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.
Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
3,825
Hatch Counter: 15
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Scatterbug?
Scatterbug is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Scatterbug's weaknesses?
Scatterbug takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.
How does Scatterbug evolve?
Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa at level 9. Full evolution line: Scatterbug → Spewpa → Vivillon.
What are Scatterbug's base stats?
Scatterbug has a base stat total of 200: HP 38, Attack 35, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 27, Sp. Def 25, Speed 35. Its highest stat is Defense (40).
