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Scrafty

Scrafty

DARKFIGHTING
HP
65
Atk
90
Def
115
SpA
45
SpD
115
Spe
58
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Weaknesses

  • FAIRY4x
  • FIGHTING2x
  • FLYING2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Fake OutNORMALPhysical23.6%
  2. Knock OffDARKPhysical20.2%
  3. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical10.4%
  4. Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical9.8%

Best Ability / Item

IntimidateSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Scrafty technical VGC usage sections

Best Scrafty Moves

  • #1

    Fake Out

    NORPhysical40 BP

    This attack hits first and makes the target flinch. It works only on the first turn each time the user enters battle.

    23.64%
  • #2

    Knock Off

    DARPhysical65 BP

    The user slaps down the target's held item, making it unusable for that battle. This move does more damage if the target has a held item.

    20.20%
  • #3

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    10.42%
  • #4

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    9.83%
  • #5

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    7.18%
  • #6

    Coaching

    FIGStatus

    The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.

    5.19%
  • #7

    Detect

    FIGStatus

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

    4.23%
  • #8

    Taunt

    DARStatus

    The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

    2.40%
  • #9

    Brick Break

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    1.92%
  • #10

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    1.80%
  • #11

    Other

    13.19%

Best Scrafty Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    21.43%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    6.78%
  • #3

    Careful 32/7/17/0/5/5

    4.56%
  • #4

    Careful 32/2/0/0/32/0

    3.66%
  • #5

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    2.67%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    2.32%
  • #7

    Careful 32/0/2/0/32/0

    1.75%
  • #8

    Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

    1.72%
  • #9

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.27%
  • #10

    Sassy 31/0/3/0/32/0

    1.09%
  • #11

    Other

    52.75%

Best Scrafty Abilities

  • #1

    Intimidate

    When the Pokémon enters a battle, it intimidates opposing Pokémon and makes them cower, lowering their Attack stats.

    94.29%
  • #2

    Moxie

    When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.

    4.37%
  • #3

    Shed Skin

    The Pokémon may cure its own status conditions by shedding its skin.

    1.34%

Best Scrafty Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    23.29%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    19.45%
  • #3
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fairy-type move.

    17.35%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    7.34%
  • #5
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    6.36%
  • #6
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

    Raises the power of Fighting-type moves. Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II .

    5.77%
  • #7
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    4.59%
  • #8
    Chople Berry

    Chople Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Fighting-type move by 50%.

    3.81%
  • #9
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Raises a lowered stat.

    3.55%
  • #10
    Iron Ball

    Iron Ball

    Cuts a Pokémon's Speed and makes it susceptible to Ground-type moves.

    2.08%
  • #11

    Other

    6.41%

Best Scrafty Teammates

  • #1
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    6.56%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    6.07%
  • #3
    Mawile-MegaMawile-Mega
    STEFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    5.52%
  • #4
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.99%
  • #5
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.47%
  • #6
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.94%
  • #7
    Metagross-MegaMetagross-Mega
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.52%
  • #8
    PelipperPelipper
    WATFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.45%
  • #9
    GrimmsnarlGrimmsnarl
    DARFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.27%
  • #10
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.98%
  • #11

    Other

    55.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Scrafty?

The best moveset for Scrafty in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Fake Out, Knock Off, Close Combat, Drain Punch.

How to counter Scrafty in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Scrafty can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fairy 4x, fighting 2x, flying 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Scrafty?

The best item for Scrafty is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.