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raboot
Generation VIII · #0814 — Rabbit Pokémon
Raboot is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that represents the second stage of evolution in the Scorbunny evolutionary line. As National Pokédex #814, Raboot evolves from Scorbunny at level 16 and continues its development into the powerful Cinderace at level 35. This rabbit-like Pokémon stands at a modest height of 0.6 meters and weighs 9.0 kilograms, making it a compact but energetic companion. With a base stat total of 420, Raboot demonstrates a particular strength in Speed (94) and Attack (86), positioning it as an agile and offensively-capable Pokémon that rewards strategic gameplay and quick decision-making in battle.
Base Stats
Height
0.6m
Weight
9.0kg
Category
Rabbit Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
gray
Shape
upright
Abilities
Strengthens fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Libero changes the Pokémon's type to that of its previously used attack.
Raboot Biology & Physical Characteristics
Raboot is a humanoid, rabbit-like Pokémon characterized by distinctive multi-colored fur that serves both aesthetic and functional purposes. Its head, hands, and small tail feature grayish-white fur, while its body is primarily black with striking red colorations on its arms, shoulders, and the front halves of its feet. A notable feature is its fur collar that covers its neck and mouth like a balaclava, combined with tufts on its belly that resemble jacket pockets, giving Raboot an almost athletic appearance. Its long ears, tufts of fur atop its head, and red irises contribute to its expressive features, while a small yellow nose completes its face. The thick and fluffy fur covering Raboot's body serves a crucial protective function, insulating it from cold temperatures while simultaneously enabling it to channel and amplify its fire-type moves to greater intensity. Yellow markings on its forehead and soles of its feet serve as focal points through which it delivers its fiery attacks.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Raboot Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Raboot exhibits a significant gender ratio skewed heavily toward males, with approximately 87.5% of individuals being male and only 12.5% being female. This distribution is consistent across most Pokédex records and influences breeding strategies for players seeking specific movesets or competitive builds. Both male and female Raboot belong to the Field and Human-Like egg groups, making them compatible with a broad range of Pokémon for breeding purposes. With a base friendship value of 50, Raboot requires moderate effort to bond with trainers, though consistent positive interactions can increase this value. The species has a hatch counter of 20 cycles, meaning eggs take approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to hatch, allowing players to obtain Raboot relatively quickly through breeding compared to some other Pokémon. The Medium-Slow growth rate means that Raboot reaches higher levels somewhat gradually compared to fast-growing species, but this provides a balanced progression that rewards dedicated trainers.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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sun moon
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sword shield
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crystal
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gold silver
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yellow
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red blue
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blue japan
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red green japan
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red blue
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yellow
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red green japan
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blue japan
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
+358 more TMs/HMs
raboot's Evolution Chain
Raboot Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Raboot occupies a crucial middle position in the Scorbunny evolutionary line, evolving from its first-stage form Scorbunny at level 16 through standard leveling progression. This evolution represents a significant maturation in physical capability and battle readiness, with notable increases in Attack power and Speed. At level 35, Raboot undergoes its final evolution into Cinderace, a formidable Fire-type Pokémon that fully realizes the potential established in its previous stages. The evolutionary progression from Scorbunny to Raboot to Cinderace follows a deliberate design philosophy that mirrors athletic development, with each stage gaining increased sophistication in combat ability and physical prowess. This three-stage evolutionary line is exclusive to Generation VIII and represents one of the starter Pokémon families available in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Raboot Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Raboot is renowned for its disciplined approach to combat training and its particular pride in mastering kicking techniques. According to Pokédex entries, Raboot regularly practices its footwork by kicking Berries directly off tree branches and then juggling them with its feet in an impressive display of coordination and control. While honing its kicking attacks, Raboot deliberately avoids using its arms, tucking them carefully under its fur—a practice that not only refines its combat prowess but also serves the practical purpose of preventing heat loss from its body. Beyond its dedication to physical training, Raboot is also capable of delivering powerful headbutts once the flames within its body heat up its forehead, adding versatility to its attack repertoire. This combination of methodical training regimens and multiple attack vectors demonstrates Raboot's commitment to becoming an exceptional fighter.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
Its thick and fluffy fur protects it from the cold and enables it to use hotter fire moves.
It kicks berries right off the branches of trees and then juggles them with its feet, practicing its footwork.
Raboot Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Raboot's name derives from a combination of 'rabbit' and 'boot,' reflecting its design as an athletic, footwear-inspired rabbit Pokémon. In Japanese, it is called Rabbifutto (ラビフット), which similarly combines 'rabbit' with an onomatopoeic reference to its boot-like appearance. The design philosophy behind Raboot emphasizes athleticism and martial prowess, drawing inspiration from martial artists and dancers who demonstrate exceptional footwork and discipline. Its color scheme—combining grayscale tones with vibrant red accents and fire-yellow markings—visually communicates its Fire-type nature while maintaining a sophisticated, almost sports-gear aesthetic. The balaclava-style fur collar and pocket-like belly tufts reinforce this athletic theme, making Raboot appear as though it wears specialized training gear. This thoughtful design evolution from Scorbunny demonstrates how the line progresses from a playful spark to a more serious, focused athlete.
Learnable Moves
Raboot can learn 59 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| blaze kick | fire | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| double kick | fighting | Physical | 30 | 100 | 30 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire fang | fire | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| fire pledge | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| gunk shot | poison | Physical | 120 | 80 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| high jump kick | fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
Raboot Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Raboot occupies an interesting niche as a transitional Pokémon between early-game encounters and serious competitive threats. Its base Speed stat of 94 is notably competitive, allowing it to outpace many common opponents without requiring significant Speed investment. The Attack stat of 86 provides respectable physical offensive power, making physical moves like Double Kick and Headbutt viable damage dealers. Raboot's primary ability, Blaze, activates when its HP drops to one-third or less, amplifying Fire-type moves to 1.5 times their normal damage output—a useful emergency damage boost in tight situations. However, Raboot's real competitive value emerges through its Hidden Ability, Libero, which changes the Pokémon's type to match its most recently used attack. This ability transforms Raboot into a type-switching threat capable of adapting to various defensive threats, though Libero is not accessible until capturing or breeding for Hidden Ability specimens. The relatively low Special Attack (55) and Special Defense (60) stats indicate that Raboot functions best as a physical attacker, though its movepool includes useful coverage moves accessible through Technical Machines and breeding.
Commonly Asked Questions About Raboot
What type is Raboot?
Raboot is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Raboot evolve into?
Raboot evolves into cinderace.
What are Raboot's weaknesses?
Raboot is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Raboot Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Raboot gained significant cultural prominence through its appearance as Goh's primary Pokémon companion in the Pokémon Sword and Shield anime series, where it was showcased as a diligent and skilled fighter. Its athletic design and disciplined personality resonated with viewers, establishing Raboot as a fan-favorite among Generation VIII Pokémon. The species has appeared in various Pokémon media including Pokémon: Twilight Wings and POKÉTOON productions, expanding its presence beyond the mainline games. In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Raboot received multiple card iterations, some featuring its striking artwork and competitive moveset capabilities. The Pokémon's emphasis on training, discipline, and footwork-based combat created a unique identity that differentiated it from other Fire-type Pokémon, appealing to trainers who appreciated a more athletic and martial-focused aesthetic. Its position as the middle evolution in a starter line also garnered attention from completionists and those collecting full evolutionary families.
Where to Find Raboot in Every Pokémon Game
Raboot is obtainable in Pokémon Sword and Shield through natural progression, available as the evolved form of Scorbunny, one of the three starter Pokémon offered at the beginning of the game. Players can encounter Raboot in various locations throughout the Galar region after obtaining Scorbunny and training it to level 16. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Raboot maintains availability as part of the expanded Pokédex, though the methods for obtaining it may differ depending on current game mechanics. The species has appeared in subsequent generations and remakes, ensuring continued accessibility for players across different Pokémon titles. Its Pokédex number 814 places it in the middle of Generation VIII's National Pokédex, reflecting its position as an established species from the Galar region introduction. The capture rate of 45 makes Raboot moderately catchable in the wild, though breeding from Scorbunny remains the primary method for most trainers seeking specific natures, abilities, or competitive movesets. Special distributions and gift Raboot have occasionally been made available through official Pokémon events and promotions.