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No. 0664

Scatterbug

Scatterdust Pokémon

Scatterbug
Official art
Bug
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
2.5 kg 5.5 lbs
Base stat total
200 top 99%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire
The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP3898–145186–280
Atk3536–9567–185
Def4040–10176–196
SpA2728–8653–168
SpD2527–8449–163
Spe3536–9567–185
Total200Higher than 1% of all Pokémon
HP38Atk35Def40Spe35SpD25SpA27

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 35). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+95Max87No SP55Min49Scarf142Tailwind190

At max Speed, Scatterbug outspeeds 8 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95Scatterbug · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  23. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  24. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  25. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  26. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  27. 87Scatterbug · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 55Scatterbug · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Shield Dust

    Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

  • Compound Eyes

    Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

  • Friend GuardHidden ability

    Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0664ScatterbugBug
    1. Level 9#0665SpewpaBug
      1. Level 12#0666VivillonBugFlying

Moves

Level up 4

1String ShotLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.BugStatus—95%40
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
6Stun SporeParalyzes the target.GrassStatus—75%30
15Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM / HM / TR 4

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

Egg moves 2

EggPoison PowderPoisons the target.PoisonStatus—75%35
EggRage PowderRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.BugStatus——20

Pokédex entries

Category
Scatterdust Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Black
Shape
Habitat
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Central Kalos#020Paldea#035Lumiose#015

  1. The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  2. When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
コフキムシ
Japanese (romaji)
Kofukimushi
Korean
분이벌레
Chinese (Traditional)
粉蝶蟲
Chinese (Simplified)
粉蝶虫
French
Lépidonille
German
Purmel
Spanish
Scatterbug
Italian
Scatterbug

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
40
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Hau'oli CityIsland Scan · Lv 9
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Hau'oli CityIsland Scan · Lv 9
Y 2 areas
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
X 2 areas
  • Road 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3
  • Santalune ForestWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 2–3