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Scatterbug

ScatterbugBug
  • rain
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Scatterbug is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 492 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bug Bite / Struggle. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Scatterbug Stats and Max CP

63 ATK
63 DEF
116 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
556 CP
Lvl 40
492 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
351 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
281 CP
Lvl 15 Research
211 CP

Scatterbug's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Scatterbug PvE Analysis

Scatterbug is a pure Bug-type Pokémon with a max CP of 556. It is not useful for PvE, even with its best moveset of Bug Bite and Struggle.

⚔️ Raids

Too small and weak.

🛡️ Gyms

There are much better options available.

Scatterbug PvP Analysis

Scatterbug’s best moveset for PvP is Bug Bite and Struggle, but sadly, it is not a useful PvP Pokémon.

🧸 Little Cup

When Struggle is your only Charged Move choice, it’s a sign to not use this Pokémon.

🔵 Great League

At a tiny 556 CP, Scatterbug is far too small for Great League.

🟡 Ultra League

Scatterbug will be immediately defeated in Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Please no.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Scatterbug Type Chart

Scatterbug takes increased damage from:Scatterbug takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Scatterbug takes reduced damage from:Scatterbug takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Scatterbug best moveset

Moves

Bug Bite + Struggle

BugBug Bite
NormalStruggle
Scatterbug's best moveset is Bug Bite and Struggle, with 3.29 DPS (damage per second) and 17.7 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.BugBug BiteNormalStruggle2.253.2917.7
2.NormalTackleNormalStruggle2.063.0216.2
1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Scatterbug's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Scatterbug's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Scatterbug has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Scatterbug CP Chart

CP Chart

Scatterbug reaches a maximum of 492 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 249–281 CP, rising to 312–351 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 187–211 CP.

Max CPMax CP492 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch187 CP - 211 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs249 CP - 281 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids249 CP - 281 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
312 CP - 351 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Scatterbug Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
16 CP221 CP336 CP
451 CP566 CP681 CP
796 CP8111 CP9125 CP
10140 CP11154 CP12168 CP
13182 CP14197 CP15211 CP
16225 CP17239 CP18253 CP
19267 CP20281 CP21295 CP
22309 CP23323 CP24337 CP
25351 CP26365 CP27379 CP
28393 CP29408 CP30422 CP
31429 CP32436 CP33443 CP
34450 CP35457 CP36464 CP
37471 CP38478 CP39485 CP
40492 CP41498 CP42504 CP
43511 CP44517 CP45524 CP
46530 CP47537 CP48543 CP
49550 CP50556 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#664
Height0.3 m
Weight2.5 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ScatterbugScatterbug
  • 25 Candy25 Candy
SpewpaSpewpa
SpewpaSpewpa
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
VivillonVivillon
  • Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa which costs 25 Candy.
  • Spewpa evolves into Vivillon which costs 100 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Scatterbug

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Scatterbug's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Scatterbug.

Bug Bug

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Scatterbug Candy296 Scatterbug Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Scatterbug Candy10 Scatterbug Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Scatterbug Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Scatterbug Candy-

Scatterbug Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Scatterbug from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Scatterbug in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Scatterbug family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Scatterbug in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ScatterbugScatterbug
SpewpaSpewpa
VivillonVivillon
Scatterbug (Archipelago Pattern) (Archipelago)Scatterbug (Archipelago Pattern)
Spewpa (Archipelago Pattern) (Archipelago)Spewpa (Archipelago Pattern)
Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern) (Archipelago)Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern)
Scatterbug (Continental Pattern) (Continental)Scatterbug (Continental Pattern)
Spewpa (Continental Pattern) (Continental)Spewpa (Continental Pattern)
Vivillon (Continental Pattern) (Continental)Vivillon (Continental Pattern)
Scatterbug (Elegant Pattern) (Elegant)Scatterbug (Elegant Pattern)
Spewpa (Elegant Pattern) (Elegant)Spewpa (Elegant Pattern)
Vivillon (Elegant Pattern) (Elegant)Vivillon (Elegant Pattern)
Scatterbug (Fancy Pattern) (Fancy)Scatterbug (Fancy Pattern)
Spewpa (Fancy Pattern) (Fancy)Spewpa (Fancy Pattern)
Vivillon (Fancy Pattern) (Fancy)Vivillon (Fancy Pattern)
Scatterbug (Garden Pattern) (Garden)Scatterbug (Garden Pattern)
Spewpa (Garden Pattern) (Garden)Spewpa (Garden Pattern)
Vivillon (Garden Pattern) (Garden)Vivillon (Garden Pattern)
Scatterbug (High Plains Pattern) (High Plains)Scatterbug (High Plains Pattern)
Spewpa (High Plains Pattern) (High Plains)Spewpa (High Plains Pattern)
Vivillon (High Plains Pattern) (High Plains)Vivillon (High Plains Pattern)
Scatterbug (Icy Snow Pattern) (Icy Snow)Scatterbug (Icy Snow Pattern)
Spewpa (Icy Snow Pattern) (Icy Snow)Spewpa (Icy Snow Pattern)
Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern) (Icy Snow)Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)
Scatterbug (Jungle Pattern) (Jungle)Scatterbug (Jungle Pattern)
Spewpa (Jungle Pattern) (Jungle)Spewpa (Jungle Pattern)
Vivillon (Jungle Pattern) (Jungle)Vivillon (Jungle Pattern)
Scatterbug (Marine Pattern) (Marine)Scatterbug (Marine Pattern)
Spewpa (Marine Pattern) (Marine)Spewpa (Marine Pattern)
Vivillon (Marine Pattern) (Marine)Vivillon (Marine Pattern)
Scatterbug (Meadow Pattern) (Meadow)Scatterbug (Meadow Pattern)
Spewpa (Meadow Pattern) (Meadow)Spewpa (Meadow Pattern)
Vivillon (Meadow Pattern) (Meadow)Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)
Scatterbug (Modern Pattern) (Modern)Scatterbug (Modern Pattern)
Spewpa (Modern Pattern) (Modern)Spewpa (Modern Pattern)
Vivillon (Modern Pattern) (Modern)Vivillon (Modern Pattern)
Scatterbug (Monsoon Pattern) (Monsoon)Scatterbug (Monsoon Pattern)
Spewpa (Monsoon Pattern) (Monsoon)Spewpa (Monsoon Pattern)
Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern) (Monsoon)Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern)
Scatterbug (Ocean Pattern) (Ocean)Scatterbug (Ocean Pattern)
Spewpa (Ocean Pattern) (Ocean)Spewpa (Ocean Pattern)
Vivillon (Ocean Pattern) (Ocean)Vivillon (Ocean Pattern)
Scatterbug (Pokeball Pattern) (Pokeball)Scatterbug (Pokeball Pattern)
Spewpa (Pokeball Pattern) (Pokeball)Spewpa (Pokeball Pattern)
Vivillon (Pokeball Pattern) (Pokeball)Vivillon (Pokeball Pattern)
Scatterbug (Polar Pattern) (Polar)Scatterbug (Polar Pattern)
Spewpa (Polar Pattern) (Polar)Spewpa (Polar Pattern)
Vivillon (Polar Pattern) (Polar)Vivillon (Polar Pattern)
Scatterbug (River Pattern) (River)Scatterbug (River Pattern)
Spewpa (River Pattern) (River)Spewpa (River Pattern)
Vivillon (River Pattern) (River)Vivillon (River Pattern)
Scatterbug (Sandstorm Pattern) (Sandstorm)Scatterbug (Sandstorm Pattern)
Spewpa (Sandstorm Pattern) (Sandstorm)Spewpa (Sandstorm Pattern)
Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern) (Sandstorm)Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern)
Scatterbug (Savanna Pattern) (Savanna)Scatterbug (Savanna Pattern)
Spewpa (Savanna Pattern) (Savanna)Spewpa (Savanna Pattern)
Vivillon (Savanna Pattern) (Savanna)Vivillon (Savanna Pattern)
Scatterbug (Sun Pattern) (Sun)Scatterbug (Sun Pattern)
Spewpa (Sun Pattern) (Sun)Spewpa (Sun Pattern)
Vivillon (Sun Pattern) (Sun)Vivillon (Sun Pattern)
Scatterbug (Tundra Pattern) (Tundra)Scatterbug (Tundra Pattern)
Spewpa (Tundra Pattern) (Tundra)Spewpa (Tundra Pattern)
Vivillon (Tundra Pattern) (Tundra)Vivillon (Tundra Pattern)

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ScatterbugScatterbugScatterbugScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmScatterbugScatterbug
0.08 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

Scatterbug's height ranges from 0.08 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Scatterbug in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.075 m0.15 m
0′03″0′06″
XS0.15 m0.3 m
0′06″0′12″
M0.225 m0.375 m
0′09″1′03″
XL0.375 m0.45 m
1′03″1′06″
XXL0.45 m0.525 m
1′06″1′09″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Scatterbug

Scatterbug high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Scatterbug. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Scatterbug Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Scatterbug Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyWhen under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
Y, Alpha SapphireThe powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Scatterbug’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Scatterbug is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Scatterbug in Pokémon GO are Bug Bite and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.292 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 17.712.

How does Scatterbug perform in Raids?

Scatterbug's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Scatterbug rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Scatterbug's performance as a Bug-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Scatterbug?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Scatterbug: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

What is Scatterbug’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Scatterbug’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 492 CP and 556 CP at Level 50.

Can Scatterbug be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Scatterbug can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Scatterbug Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Scatterbug cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.