Scatterbug

Scatterbug is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Scatterbug has a maximum CP of 556. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Scatterbug is Bug Bite and Struggle.

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

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Scatterbug Type Chart

Scatterbug takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Scatterbug takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Scatterbug best moveset

Bug Bite + Struggle

Bug Bite

Struggle

The best moveset for Scatterbug in raids is Bug Bite and Struggle (3.29 DPS, 17.7 TDO).

2 of 2 matches

Data table

1.	Bug Bite	Struggle	2.25	3.29	17.7
2.	Tackle	Struggle	2.06	3.02	16.2

Rows per page1–2 of 2

Fast Attacks

Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Grass160%
Psychic160%
Dark160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Struggle3502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 0
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 35
Energy 100

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

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Scatterbug can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Scatterbug can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Scatterbug CP Chart

At Level 50, Scatterbug maxes out at 556 CP. Raid catches are 249 to 281 CP, or 312 to 351 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 187 to 211 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	556 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	187 CP - 211 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	249 CP - 281 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	249 CP - 281 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	312 CP - 351 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Scatterbug’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	6 CP	2	21 CP	3	36 CP
4	51 CP	5	66 CP	6	81 CP
7	96 CP	8	111 CP	9	125 CP
10	140 CP	11	154 CP	12	168 CP
13	182 CP	14	197 CP	15	211 CP
16	225 CP	17	239 CP	18	253 CP
19	267 CP	20	281 CP	21	295 CP
22	309 CP	23	323 CP	24	337 CP
25	351 CP	26	365 CP	27	379 CP
28	393 CP	29	408 CP	30	422 CP
31	429 CP	32	436 CP	33	443 CP
34	450 CP	35	457 CP	36	464 CP
37	471 CP	38	478 CP	39	485 CP
40	492 CP	41	498 CP	42	504 CP
43	511 CP	44	517 CP	45	524 CP
46	530 CP	47	537 CP	48	543 CP
49	550 CP	50	556 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Scatterbug

Mega Pokémon that boost Scatterbug’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Scatterbug.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#664
Height	0.3 m
Weight	2.5 kg
Region	Generation 6
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Scatterbug	25 Candy	Spewpa
Spewpa	100 Candy	Vivillon

Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa which costs 25 Candy.
Spewpa evolves into Vivillon which costs 100 Candy.

Scatterbug family

Scatterbug’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Scatterbug

Spewpa

Vivillon

Scatterbug (Archipelago Pattern)

Spewpa (Archipelago Pattern)

Vivillon (Archipelago Pattern)

Scatterbug (Continental Pattern)

Spewpa (Continental Pattern)

Vivillon (Continental Pattern)

Scatterbug (Elegant Pattern)

Spewpa (Elegant Pattern)

Vivillon (Elegant Pattern)

Scatterbug (Fancy Pattern)

Spewpa (Fancy Pattern)

Vivillon (Fancy Pattern)

Scatterbug (Garden Pattern)

Spewpa (Garden Pattern)

Vivillon (Garden Pattern)

Scatterbug (High Plains Pattern)

Spewpa (High Plains Pattern)

Vivillon (High Plains Pattern)

Scatterbug (Icy Snow Pattern)

Spewpa (Icy Snow Pattern)

Vivillon (Icy Snow Pattern)

Scatterbug (Jungle Pattern)

Spewpa (Jungle Pattern)

Vivillon (Jungle Pattern)

Scatterbug (Marine Pattern)

Spewpa (Marine Pattern)

Vivillon (Marine Pattern)

Scatterbug (Meadow Pattern)

Spewpa (Meadow Pattern)

Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Scatterbug (Modern Pattern)

Spewpa (Modern Pattern)

Vivillon (Modern Pattern)

Scatterbug (Monsoon Pattern)

Spewpa (Monsoon Pattern)

Vivillon (Monsoon Pattern)

Scatterbug (Ocean Pattern)

Spewpa (Ocean Pattern)

Vivillon (Ocean Pattern)

Scatterbug (Pokeball Pattern)

Spewpa (Pokeball Pattern)

Vivillon (Pokeball Pattern)

Scatterbug (Polar Pattern)

Spewpa (Polar Pattern)

Vivillon (Polar Pattern)

Scatterbug (River Pattern)

Spewpa (River Pattern)

Vivillon (River Pattern)

Scatterbug (Sandstorm Pattern)

Spewpa (Sandstorm Pattern)

Vivillon (Sandstorm Pattern)

Scatterbug (Savanna Pattern)

Spewpa (Savanna Pattern)

Vivillon (Savanna Pattern)

Scatterbug (Sun Pattern)

Spewpa (Sun Pattern)

Vivillon (Sun Pattern)

Scatterbug (Tundra Pattern)

Spewpa (Tundra Pattern)

Vivillon (Tundra Pattern)

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.08 m	0.15 m	0.3 m	0.45 m	0.53 m

Size bounds

Scatterbug's height ranges from 0.075 m to 0.525 m, with the average being 0.3 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.075 m0′03″	0.15 m0′06″
XS	0.15 m0′06″	0.225 m0′09″
M	0.225 m0′09″	0.375 m1′03″
XL	0.375 m1′03″	0.45 m1′06″
XXL	0.45 m1′06″	0.525 m1′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Scatterbug from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Scatterbug

Scatterbug high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Scatterbug. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Scatterbug Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
X, Omega Ruby	When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?

Scatterbug’s best moves are Bug Bite and Struggle, for 3.29 DPS and 17.7 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Scatterbug’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

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

Scatterbug tops out at 492 CP at Level 40 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.

What Mega Pokémon boost Scatterbug?

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

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Bug Bite

Struggle

2.25

3.29

17.7

Tackle

Struggle

2.06

3.02

16.2

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Rain

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	35
Energy	0
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	35
Energy	100

Damage

Energy

100

Max CP

556 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

187 CP - 211 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

249 CP - 281 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

249 CP - 281 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

312 CP - 351 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

6 CP

21 CP

36 CP

51 CP

66 CP

81 CP

96 CP

111 CP

125 CP

140 CP

154 CP

168 CP

182 CP

197 CP

211 CP

225 CP

239 CP

253 CP

267 CP

281 CP

295 CP

309 CP

323 CP

337 CP

351 CP

365 CP

379 CP

393 CP

408 CP

422 CP

429 CP

436 CP

443 CP

450 CP

457 CP

464 CP

471 CP

478 CP

485 CP

492 CP

498 CP

504 CP

511 CP

517 CP

524 CP

530 CP

537 CP

543 CP

550 CP

556 CP

Pokédex Number

#664

Height

0.3 m

Weight

2.5 kg

Region

Generation 6

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Scatterbug

25 Candy

Spewpa

100 Candy

Vivillon

XXS

XXL

0.08 m

0.15 m

0.3 m

0.45 m

0.53 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.075 m0′03″

0.15 m0′06″

0.225 m0′09″

0.375 m1′03″

0.45 m1′06″

XXL

0.45 m1′06″

0.525 m1′09″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

X, Omega Ruby

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

Y, Alpha Sapphire

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

Scatterbug Stats and Max CP

Scatterbug's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Scatterbug Type Chart

Scatterbug takes increased damage from:

Scatterbug takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Scatterbug family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Scatterbug

Scatterbug high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?

What are Scatterbug’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Scatterbug be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Scatterbug Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Scatterbug?

Overview and stats

Scatterbug Stats and Max CP

Scatterbug's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Scatterbug Type Chart

Scatterbug takes increased damage from:

Scatterbug takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Resisted by

Bug

Evolution Chart

Scatterbug family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Scatterbug

Scatterbug high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Scatterbug in Pokémon GO?

What are Scatterbug’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

Can Scatterbug be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Scatterbug Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Scatterbug?