Scovillain (#0952) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk108101–176198–346

Def6563–128121–251

SpA108101–176198–346

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe7572–139139–273

Total486Higher than 64% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Scovillain outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Flying2×Poison2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Electric½×Fairy½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingGroundBugGhostFireWaterPsychicIceDragonDark

Abilities

Chlorophyll
Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Insomnia
Prevents sleep.
MoodyHidden ability
Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#90 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Scovillainite (90%) · Moody (79.2%) · Bold (45.8%) · HP 32 / Def 19 / SpD 15 (16.2%)

Moves Rage Powder, Protect, Giga Drain, Overheat

Singles

#65 of 262 used

▲ 6 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 6 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Scovillainite (53.6%) · Moody (73.4%) · Bold (33.2%) · HP 5 / Def 32 / SpD 18 / Spe 11 (22.2%)

Moves Protect, Leech Seed, Flamethrower, Giga Drain

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

3.76% of teams · rank #49 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Chlorophyll
Nature: Timid
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Flamethrower
Giga Drain
Solar Beam
Fire Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.71%
Rated 1500+3.81%
Rated 1630+3.76%
Rated 1760+0.86%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.76%

Moves

Flamethrower100%
Giga Drain93.5%
Solar Beam68.7%
Fire Blast56.8%
Growth43%
Stomping Tantrum37.7%
Overheat0.2%
Endeavor0%
Energy Ball0%
Sunny Day0%

Items

Choice Specs56.9%
Life Orb37.2%
Heavy-Duty Boots5.9%
Heat Rock0%
Focus Sash0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe54%
Naive 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe30.7%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe6.4%
Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe4.5%
Hardy 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3.8%

Tera types

Fire63.5%
Ground31.3%
Electric5.3%
Grass0%

Common teammates

Flygon53.6%
Brute Bonnet51.9%
Venusaur49.9%
Klefki47.4%
Espeon43.9%
Pawmot43.8%
Whimsicott37.7%
Chandelure27.8%

Evolution

#0951CapsakidGrass
1. Use Fire Stone#0952ScovillainGrassFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 17

EvoFlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

EvoSpicy ExtractThe user emits an incredibly spicy extract, sharply boosting the target's Attack stat and harshly lowering the target's Defense stat.GrassStatus——15

1Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

1LeafageInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys40100%40

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

4BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

10GrowthRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——20

13Razor LeafHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GrassPhys5595%25

17Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

21Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

24HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

28Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

33Worry SeedChanges the target’s ability to Insomnia.GrassStatus—100%10

38CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

44Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

48OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

48Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM71Seed BombInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GrassPhys80100%15

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM159Leaf StormLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.GrassSpec13090%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

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

TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10

TM194Grassy GlideIf Grassy Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its priority increased by 1.GrassPhys55100%20

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Spicy Pepper Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#251Hyperspace#015

The green head has turned vicious due to the spicy chemicals stimulating its brain. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Violet
The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.
Scarlet