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No. 0952 · Generation IX · Paldea

Scovillain

The Spicy Pepper Pokémon

TL;DR. Scovillain is a grass/fire-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 486. The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.

Grass Fire

The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.

Height0.9 m
Weight15.0 kg
AbilitiesChlorophyll, Insomnia
HiddenMoody
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 486. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65
Attack 108
Defense 65
Sp. Attack 108
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 75
Total486
486 base stat total, the 371st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Grass-types.
108 base Attack, Scovillain's strongest stat, ranking 33rd of 207 Grass-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Scovillain 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, Scovillain reaches 2,317 CP at level 40 and 2,651 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack216
GO Defense130
GO Stamina163
Max CP (L40)2,317
Max CP (L50)2,620
Best buddy (L51)2,651
Raid catch CP 1,255–1,324 (L20). Weather boosted 1,569–1,655 (L25).

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Competitive

Scovillain in competitive play.

Scovillain is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

NU
Choice Specs
Flamethrower / Fire Blast / Solar Beam / Giga Drain
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • NatureTimid
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraFire

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Scovillain.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Scovillain, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Scovillain?

Scovillain is a Grass/Fire-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Scovillain weak to?

Scovillain takes 2× damage from Poison, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Scovillain resistant to?

Scovillain resists Electric, Steel, Fairy, Grass. It has no full immunities.

How does Scovillain evolve?

Scovillain evolves from Capsakid (Use Fire Stone). Scovillain evolves into Mega Scovillain (Mega Evolve with Scovillainite (battle-only)).

What generation is Scovillain from?

Scovillain was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0952.

What are Scovillain's base stats?

Scovillain has HP 65, Attack 108, Defense 65, Special Attack 108, Special Defense 65, and Speed 75. Total base stat total: 486.

What are Scovillain's abilities?

Scovillain can have the abilities Chlorophyll, Insomnia, plus the Hidden Ability Moody.

Is Scovillain legendary or mythical?

No. Scovillain is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Scovillain's best stat?

Scovillain's highest base stat is Attack at 108, which ranks 33rd of 207 Grass-type Pokémon.

Is Scovillain good?

Scovillain has a base stat total of 486, the 371st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Grass-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Scovillain as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Scovillain 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Scovillain is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Poison Flying Rock
½× Resists
Electric Steel Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Grass
Comparison

Scovillain vs. the average Grass-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 207 Grass-type Pokémon.

Stat Scovillain Grass avg Difference
HP 65 68 -3
Attack 108 77 +31
Defense 65 70 -5
Special Attack 108 77 +31
Special Defense 65 72 -7
Speed 75 65 +10
Total 486 429 +57
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Game appearances

Scovillain appears in 4 games.

Every mainline release where Scovillain is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2026 Pokémon Champions
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Scovillain isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Scovillain is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Scovillain partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Scovillain partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

1 Scovillain card across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.