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Scovillain Mega

Scovillain Mega

GRASSFIRE
HP
65
Atk
138
Def
85
SpA
138
SpD
85
Spe
75

Weaknesses

  • FLYING2x
  • POISON2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Calm 32/0/19/0/15/0

Best Moveset

  1. Rage PowderBUGStatus24.2%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus23.8%
  3. OverheatFIRESpecial16.8%
  4. Giga DrainGRASSSpecial13.4%

Best Ability / Item

Spicy SprayScovillainiteScovillainite
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Rage Powder

    BUGStatus

    The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opposing Pokémon aim only at the user.

    24.20%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    23.82%
  • #3

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    16.75%
  • #4

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    13.42%
  • #5

    Leech Seed

    GRAStatus

    A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

    11.75%
  • #6

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    5.16%
  • #7

    Leaf Storm

    GRASpecial130 BP

    The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    0.75%
  • #8

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    0.73%
  • #9

    Spicy Extract

    GRAStatus0 BP

    The user emits an incredibly spicy extract, sharply boosting the target's Attack stat and harshly lowering the target's Defense stat.

    0.68%
  • #10

    Burning Jealousy

    FIRSpecial70 BP

    The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.

    0.47%
  • #11

    Other

    2.27%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Calm 32/0/19/0/15/0

    10.42%
  • #2

    Bold 32/0/15/0/19/0

    5.09%
  • #3

    Bold 32/0/15/0/15/4

    5.06%
  • #4

    Calm 31/0/0/3/32/0

    4.69%
  • #5

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    4.49%
  • #6

    Bold 32/0/19/0/15/0

    4.48%
  • #7

    Calm 32/0/2/0/32/0

    2.91%
  • #8

    Bold 32/0/25/0/5/4

    2.65%
  • #9

    Modest 31/0/19/2/14/0

    2.36%
  • #10

    Bold 32/0/25/0/9/0

    2.29%
  • #11

    Other

    55.56%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Spicy Spray

    When the Pokémon takes damage from a move, it burns the attacker.

    100.00%

Top Items

  • #1
    Scovillainite

    Scovillainite

    Allows Scovillain to Mega Evolve into Mega Scovillain.

    100.00%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    9.79%
  • #2
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.69%
  • #3
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    8.58%
  • #4
    Froslass-MegaFroslass-Mega
    ICEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.32%
  • #5
    Lycanroc-DuskLycanroc-Dusk
    ROC
    TeamsBuilder
    5.82%
  • #6
    ArchaludonArchaludon
    STEDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    3.92%
  • #7
    GholdengoGholdengo
    STEGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.42%
  • #8
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.38%
  • #9
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.16%
  • #10
    SylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.03%
  • #11

    Other

    43.89%

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GholdengoDragonite MegaGarchompScovillain MegaSylveonBasculegion-M
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How to use Scovillain Mega in the current VGC format?

**To use Scovillain Mega effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Grass/Fire type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Scovillain Mega appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Scovillain Mega fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Spicy Spray, Scovillainite and Calm 32/0/19/0/15/0. Its frequent moves include Rage Powder, Protect, Overheat, Giga Drain, Leech Seed, and Flamethrower. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Scovillain Mega has important weaknesses to flying 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Basculegion, Sneasler, Kingambit, Froslass-Mega, and Lycanroc-Dusk appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Scovillain Mega. Open the Scovillain Mega teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Scovillain Mega with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scovillain Mega in VGC

What is the best moveset for Scovillain Mega?

The best moveset for Scovillain Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Rage Powder, Protect, Overheat, Giga Drain.

How to counter Scovillain Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Scovillain Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (flying 2x, poison 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Scovillain Mega?

The best item for Scovillain Mega is typically Scovillainite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Scovillain Mega come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon