scrafty

Scrafty is a dual-type Dark/Fighting Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Dark / Fighting

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: Has a 30% chance to heal its own status conditions at the end of each turn.
• Moxie: Increases Attack stat by one stage every time it knocks out an opponent.
• Intimidate (Hidden Ability): Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat by one stage when Scrafty enters the battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Medium-sized, bipedal lizard-like Pokémon
• Distinctive baggy skin, resembling baggy pants and a hood
• Orange crest on its head
• Dark, scaly skin with a red frill around its neck
• Large, round eyes with black sclerae

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its tough demeanor and affinity for street-style culture
• Often found in urban areas and alleyways
• Lives in gangs, showing strong loyalty to its group
• Uses its loose skin as a shield in battle, which is also a sign of its social status within its group

In Battle:

• Excels in physical defense and attack
• Signature moves: High Jump Kick, Crunch, and Dragon Dance
• Effective against Psychic, Ghost, and Normal types
• Weak to Fairy, Flying, and Fighting types
• Can utilize moves like Drain Punch for recovery and Bulk Up to boost its stats

Evolution:

• Evolves from Scraggy starting at level 39

Interesting Facts:

• Scrafty’s baggy skin is often compared to the fashion of pants sagging, reflecting a rebellious, punk-like attitude
• Known in the Pokémon world for its headbutts, which can shatter concrete
• Despite its intimidating appearance, Scrafty is known to care deeply for its friends and allies
• Its design and behavior are inspired by urban youth subcultures and streetwear fashion

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Groups of them beat up anything that enters their territory. Each can spit acidic liquid from its mouth.
• White: It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
• Black-2: It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
• White-2: It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
• X: It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
• Y: It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
• Omega-Ruby: It pulls up its shed skin to protect itself while it kicks. The bigger the crest, the more respected it is.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It can smash concrete blocks with its kicking attacks. The one with the biggest crest is the group leader.
• Ultra-Sun: This Pokémon may be rude, but it takes very good care of its family, its friends, and its turf.
• Ultra-Moon: It taunts its opponents by spitting. It has a certain territory that it never leaves its whole life long.
• Sword: As halfhearted as this Pokémon’s kicks may seem, they pack enough power to shatter Conkeldurr’s concrete pillars.
• Shield: While mostly known for having the temperament of an aggressive ruffian, this Pokémon takes very good care of its family, friends, and territory.