scrafty
Generation V · #0560 — Hoodlum Pokémon
Scrafty, known as the Hoodlum Pokémon, is a Dark and Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V that represents the evolved form of Scraggy. With a National Pokédex number of 560, Scrafty stands at 1.1 meters tall and weighs 30.0 kilograms, making it a compact but formidable fighter. This dual-type Pokémon boasts a base stat total of 488, with notable strengths in Defense and Special Defense, each reaching 115, alongside a respectable Attack stat of 90. Scrafty's defining characteristic is its territorial and aggressive nature, living in groups where social hierarchy is determined by crest size, with larger crests commanding greater respect and leadership. The Pokémon possesses three distinct ability options: Shed Skin, which grants a 33% chance each turn of curing major status ailments, Moxie, which raises Attack when it KOs an opponent, and the hidden ability Intimidate, which lowers the opponent's Attack upon entry into battle.
Base Stats
Height
1.1m
Weight
30.0kg
Category
Hoodlum Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Scrafty Biology & Physical Characteristics
Scrafty is a bipedal, lizard-like Pokémon with a distinctive appearance that reflects its hoodlum-inspired design philosophy. Its head features oval, wide-set eyes with small pupils and gray eyelids, complemented by small nostrils and a perpetually sneering wide mouth with bared teeth. A prominent red crest on its head resembles a mohawk, serving as a visual indicator of its status within its group hierarchy. The most striking biological feature is the baggy yellow skin that hangs from its shoulders, falling halfway down its back like a loose hood that Scrafty can wear for protection during combat. Its body is primarily orange with thin arms and a distinctive gray, scaled belly, while its lower body and tail are covered by loose yellow skin that resembles baggy trousers, with a single red scale marking its tail. This unique skin adaptation serves multiple purposes: it provides physical protection while Scrafty delivers powerful kicks and can be pulled up defensively during combat. Scrafty's physical prowess is remarkable, as it possesses the strength to smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks, demonstrating power comparable to Conkeldurr. Additionally, Scrafty can spit acidic liquid from its mouth as a taunting mechanism used against opponents.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Scrafty Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Scrafty exhibits an even gender distribution with a 50% male and 50% female ratio, allowing equal representation of both genders in breeding populations. When breeding, Scrafty belongs to the Ground and Dragon egg groups, offering diverse breeding combinations with other Pokémon from these groups. The breeding process takes 15 egg cycles to complete, equivalent to 3,599 to 3,855 steps of travel, making it a moderate investment for trainers seeking to breed Scrafty competitively. With a base happiness value of 70, Scrafty is reasonably receptive to care and bonding with its trainer, making it a suitable choice for players interested in happiness-based mechanics or breeding for competitive nature and IV values. The Ground and Dragon egg group combination provides interesting breeding possibilities, as Scrafty can pass its genetics to various ground and dragon-type Pokémon, allowing trainers to create diverse offspring with beneficial inherited moves or natures. This dual egg group membership reflects Scrafty's biological nature as a reptilian creature with terrestrial habits, bridging the physical characteristics of grounded, land-dwelling creatures with the dragonic ancestry suggested by its lizard-like form.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
shed-shell
held-items
Held: Holder can bypass all trapping effects and switch out. Multi-turn moves still cannot be switched out of.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
sun moon
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
emerald
tm02
crystal
tm02
firered leafgreen
+852 more TMs/HMs
scrafty's Evolution Chain
Scrafty Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Scrafty evolves from Scraggy starting at level 39, completing its transformation from a scrappy juvenile delinquent into a more mature, disciplined fighter. This evolution marks a significant increase in the Pokémon's physical capabilities and stat distribution, with improvements in Attack and overall combat prowess. Beyond standard evolution, Scrafty can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Scrafty using the Scraftinite, a Mega Stone introduced in later generations. Mega Scrafty represents a dramatic enhancement to the base form's already impressive stats, with Attack rising from 90 to 130, Defense increasing from 115 to 135, and Special Defense climbing from 115 to 135, bringing its total base stats from 488 to 588. The Mega Evolution was formally introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, representing the pinnacle of Scrafty's combat potential. This transformation accentuates Scrafty's role as a defensive powerhouse with significant offensive capability, making Mega Scrafty a formidable competitor in competitive play. The evolution line from Scraggy to Scrafty to Mega Scrafty represents a complete character arc from mischievous troublemaker to disciplined warrior to ultimate fighter form.
Where to Find
p2 laboratory
unova
+3 more
unova route 1
unova
+1 more
unova route 15
unova
+1 more
unova route 18
unova
+13 more
Scrafty Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Scrafty exhibits highly territorial and social behavior, living in organized groups where members establish clear hierarchies based on crest size. According to Pokédex entries, groups of Scrafty will aggressively attack anything that enters their territory, showing no hesitation in defending their domain. The larger an individual's crest, the more respect it commands within the group and the more arrogantly it behaves, suggesting a correlation between physical display and social dominance. Interestingly, despite their aggressive and rude demeanor, Scrafty surprisingly takes good care of its group members, indicating a complex social structure beneath their hostile exterior. The Pokémon is notably sedentary in nature, never leaving its territory for extended periods, preferring to remain within established boundaries. When encountered in the wild, Scrafty typically inhabits areas where it can establish and defend territory, thriving in environments where multiple individuals can form stable groups. Their defensive use of acidic spittle and kicking attacks makes them formidable opponents for those who wander into their space, and their strength is such that even challenging other powerful Pokémon like those of the Fighting-type is within their capability.
Pokedex Entries
Groups of them beat up anything that enters their territory. Each can spit acidic liquid from its mouth.
It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
This Pokémon may be rude, but it takes very good care of its family, its friends, and its turf.
It taunts its opponents by spitting. It has a certain territory that it never leaves its whole life long.
As halfhearted as this Pokémon’s kicks may seem, they pack enough power to shatter Conkeldurr’s concrete pillars.
While mostly known for having the temperament of an aggressive ruffian, this Pokémon takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.
Scrafty Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Scrafty's name derives from a combination of 'scrap' and 'crafty,' perfectly encapsulating the Pokémon's scrappy, cunning personality and troublemaking nature. The Japanese name, Zuruzukin, similarly reflects its louche, slovenly characteristics through phonetic suggestion. The design itself draws heavily from delinquent and hoodlum culture, particularly the visual aesthetics of street gangs and rebellious youth, with the baggy yellow skin explicitly referencing oversized, sagging clothing worn as a cultural statement. This thematic grounding is evident in the Pokémon's perpetual sneer, mohawk-style crest, and the way it wears its own shed skin like a hood, evoking imagery of hooded sweatshirts and gang apparel. The red crest serves as both a physiological feature and a symbolic element, representing the Pokémon's status and pride within its group, much like gang colors or insignia in human culture. Scrafty's color palette of orange body with yellow and red accents creates a visually striking appearance that stands out among Generation V Pokémon while maintaining clear visual connection to its pre-evolution, Scraggy. The overall design succeeds in translating the concept of a delinquent troublemaker into a believable, intimidating creature while maintaining the whimsical design principles characteristic of the Pokémon franchise.
Learnable Moves
Scrafty can learn 108 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| chip away | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| coaching | fighting | Status | — | — | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fake out | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 |
| fake tears | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foul play | dark | Physical | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| head smash | rock | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| high jump kick | fighting | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lash out | dark | Physical | 75 | 100 | 5 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| revenge | fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snatch | dark | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| upper hand | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Scrafty Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon, Scrafty occupies a unique niche as a bulky Fighting-type with exceptional defensive capabilities and solid offensive presence. Its impressive Defense and Special Defense stats of 115 each allow it to withstand significant punishment, while its Attack stat of 90 provides respectable damage output, particularly when boosted through Moxie or Swords Dance. The Moxie ability is particularly noteworthy in competitive play, as it grants Scrafty the potential to snowball in sweeping scenarios, gaining Attack boosts with each KO and potentially turning the tide of battle in prolonged matchups. Conversely, Shed Skin provides reliable status immunity, protecting Scrafty from debilitating conditions like paralysis, burns, or toxic spikes that might otherwise compromise its effectiveness. The hidden ability Intimidate offers defensive value by reducing opposing Attack stats upon entry, providing utility in team structures that benefit from stat manipulation. Scrafty's movepool includes valuable coverage options through physical Fighting-type moves like Close Combat and Drain Punch, Dark-type moves such as Crunch and Dark Pulse, and utility moves like Bulk Up for stat boosting or Dragon Dance for speed augmentation. However, Scrafty's relatively modest Speed stat of 58 necessitates careful team support and move selection to ensure it can execute its strategy before faster opponents strike. The introduction of Mega Evolution into Mega Scrafty dramatically increases its competitive viability, offering the additional bulk and Attack boost necessary to threaten top-tier threats while maintaining excellent defensive profiles.
Commonly Asked Questions About Scrafty
What type is Scrafty?
Scrafty is a dark and fighting type Pokemon.
What does Scrafty evolve from?
Scrafty evolved from scraggy.
What are Scrafty's weaknesses?
Scrafty is weak to fighting, flying, psychic and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Scrafty?
Scrafty can be found in p2 laboratory (unova), unova route 1 (unova) and unova route 15 (unova) and 1 other locations.
Scrafty Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Scrafty has achieved notable recognition within the Pokémon community and franchise as a distinctively designed Pokémon that successfully translates human delinquent culture into a fantastical creature. Its appearance in the animated series, where its distinctive hood-like skin feature is prominently displayed and manipulated during combat, helped establish it as a memorable and visually distinctive Pokémon among Generation V introductions. The character archetype of the hoodlum Pokémon has resonated with audiences, particularly those interested in Pokémon with more rebellious or edgy aesthetic characteristics, contrasting with more traditionally heroic or cute designs. Scrafty's inclusion in competitive tournament structures and its viability across multiple competitive formats has cemented its status as a relevant battler rather than merely a novelty design, earning respect from the hardcore competitive community. The Pokémon's unique design philosophy, blending reptilian biology with human street culture, demonstrated the franchise's continued willingness to explore unconventional design spaces and cultural references in creature creation. Fan communities have embraced Scrafty's personality, with many appreciating the nuance of a Pokémon that appears rough and antagonistic on the surface but possesses an underlying loyalty and care for its group. The eventual introduction of Mega Evolution capabilities further elevated Scrafty's cultural significance, positioning it as a legitimate threat in competitive contexts and giving its character arc additional narrative weight.
Where to Find Scrafty in Every Pokémon Game
Scrafty's availability throughout the Pokémon games has been consistent across multiple generations since its introduction in Generation V. In the Generation V titles, Pokémon Black and White, Scrafty appears as Pokédex entry number 66, with this number shifting to 118 in Black 2 and White 2, reflecting its continued importance in the Unova region's native Pokédex. Subsequent generations have made Scrafty available through various means, including in the Generation VI games where it holds Pokédex number 101 in the Central Kalos region, and in the Generation VII Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon versions with Pokédex entry 336 in the Alola region. The Pokémon has maintained availability in modern titles as well, appearing in Sword and Shield with entry 225, and in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A with entry 185, ensuring contemporary players can obtain this Pokémon without excessive difficulty. Additional encounters and availability options appear in post-launch DLC content such as The Isle of Armor and The Indigo Disk, where Scrafty receives entry numbers 162 and 122 respectively, confirming its continued relevance in the franchise. With a catch rate of 90, Scrafty is relatively easy to capture in the wild compared to many Pokémon, requiring only standard Poké Balls for reliable capture in most encounters. Evolution from Scraggy at level 39 provides an alternative acquisition method for players who prefer to raise their Scrafty from its juvenile form, and breeding populations offer additional availability pathways for trainers seeking specific nature or IV values.