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Scatterbug in Pokémon X & Y

#20 in the X and Y Pokédex • Scatterdust Pokémon

Scatterbug in the National Pokédex
Scatterbug sprite

Normal

Shiny Scatterbug sprite

Shiny

TalonflameSpewpa

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Type

Bug

Category

Scatterdust Pokémon

Abilities

Shield DustCompound EyesFriend Guard(Hidden Ability)

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0664

Pokédex

#20

Scatterbug in Other Games

National Dex page
Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphirePokémon GOSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra MoonScarlet & VioletLegends: Z-A

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

38

186

280

Attack

35

67

185

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

27

53

168

Sp. Def

25

49

163

Speed

35

67

185

Total

200

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Scatterbug, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Fire

2×

Flying

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #20
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
40

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Scatterbug

Scatterbug

#20

Level 9

Spewpa

Spewpa

#21

Spewpa

Spewpa

#21

Level 12

Vivillon

Vivillon

#22

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 2

Road 2

Walking in tall grass or a cave210%

-

Route 2

Road 2

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave210%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 2

Road 2

Walking in tall grass or a cave210%

-

Route 2

Road 2

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave210%

-

Santalune Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave310%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

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StartString Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

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6Stun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

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15Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

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Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Poison Powder

The user scatters a cloud of poisonous dust on the target. This may also poison the target.

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Rage Powder

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Bug--20
Stun Spore

The user scatters a cloud of numbing powder that paralyzes the target.

Grass-7530

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shield Dust

Ability Slot 1

Blocks the additional effects of attacks taken.

Protects against incoming moves' extra effects.

Compound Eyes

Ability Slot 2

Boosts the Pokémon’s accuracy.

Increases moves' accuracy to 1.3×.

Friend Guard(Hidden Ability)

Reduces damage done to allies.

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

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Talonflame

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Spewpa

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