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TL;DR. Scatterbug is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 200. When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
Bug
When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
Height0.3 m
Weight2.5 kg
AbilitiesShield Dust, Compound Eyes
HiddenFriend Guard
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 200. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 38
Attack 35
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 27
Sp. Defense 25
Speed 35
Total200
200 base stat total, the 1012th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Bug-types.
40 base Defense, Scatterbug's strongest stat, ranking 78th of 92 Bug-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Scatterbug on Daily Pokémon
Scatterbug was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Scatterbug in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Scatterbug reaches 492 CP at level 40 and 563 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack63
GO Defense63
GO Stamina116
Max CP (L40)492
Max CP (L50)556
Best buddy (L51)563
Raid catch CP 249–281 (L20). Weather boosted 312–351 (L25).
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Shiny release
Shiny Scatterbug first appeared on February 18, 2025, during Scattered to the Winds.
Quick answers
Common questions about Scatterbug.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scatterbug, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Scatterbug?
Scatterbug is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Scatterbug weak to?
Scatterbug takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Scatterbug resistant to?
Scatterbug resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Scatterbug evolve?
Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa (Level 9).
What generation is Scatterbug from?
Scatterbug was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0664.
What are Scatterbug's base stats?
Scatterbug has HP 38, Attack 35, Defense 40, Special Attack 27, Special Defense 25, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 200.
What are Scatterbug's abilities?
Scatterbug can have the abilities Shield Dust, Compound Eyes, plus the Hidden Ability Friend Guard.
Is Scatterbug legendary or mythical?
No. Scatterbug is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Scatterbug's best stat?
Scatterbug's highest base stat is Defense at 40, which ranks 78th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Scatterbug good?
Scatterbug has a base stat total of 200, the 1012th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Scatterbug as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Scatterbug is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fire Rock
½× Resists
Grass Fighting Ground
Comparison
Scatterbug vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Scatterbug | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 38 | 57 | -19 |
| Attack | 35 | 68 | -33 |
| Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Special Attack | 27 | 57 | -30 |
| Special Defense | 25 | 64 | -39 |
| Speed | 35 | 60 | -25 |
| Total | 200 | 375 | -175 |
Game appearances
Scatterbug appears in 8 games.
Every mainline release where Scatterbug is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it
How to get Scatterbug.
Every main-series game Scatterbug is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Five, Poco Path
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 6, Vert Sector 8, Vert Sector 9, Wild Zone 1
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 4, Bleu Sector 7
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 6
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 1, Rouge Sector 8
- WildJaune District: Jaune Sector 5, Jaune Sector 9, Jaune Sector 12
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (1★ Bug-type & Flying-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIINot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildHau'oli City (Island Scan) (Thursdays)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 2, Santalune Forest
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Scatterbug appears in 8 episodes.
From XY001 (2013-10-17) through HZ047 (2024-04-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Scatterbug in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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