Scatterbug
#664 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Scatterbug
The best moves for Scatterbug are Bug Bite and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Scatterbug family. Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa for 25 Candy, then into Vivillon (Meadow Pattern) for 100 Candy.






















Game images
Scatterbug, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Scatterbug is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Scatterbug's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 556. Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa.
About
"When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
3.3 | 100% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Struggle
17.5 DPS
|
3.3 | 100% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Scatterbug?
Scatterbug is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Scatterbug is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Scatterbug counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
63 |
| Defense |
|
63 |
| Stamina |
|
116 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 103 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
211 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
281 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
422 |
|
Level 40 |
492 |
|
Level 50 |
556 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 351 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 457 |
Variants
Scatterbug variants
Scatterbug (Archipelago Pattern)
- Scatterbug (Archipelago Pattern) evolves into Spewpa (Archipelago Pattern).
Scatterbug (Continental Pattern)
- Scatterbug (Continental Pattern) evolves into Spewpa (Continental Pattern).
Scatterbug (High Plains Pattern)
- Scatterbug (High Plains Pattern) evolves into Spewpa (High Plains Pattern).
Scatterbug (Poké Ball Pattern)
- Scatterbug (Poké Ball Pattern) evolves into Spewpa (Poké Ball Pattern).
Scatterbug (Sandstorm Pattern)
- Scatterbug (Sandstorm Pattern) evolves into Spewpa (Sandstorm Pattern).