scraggy

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

Type: Dark / Fighting

Abilities:

• Shed Skin: May heal its own status conditions
• Moxie: Boosts its Attack stat after knocking out an opponent
• Intimidate (Hidden Ability): Lowers the opposing Pokémon's Attack stat upon entering battle

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, bipedal lizard-like Pokémon
• Yellow, reptilian skin with a loose "pants" skin that it often pulls up
• Large, rounded head with big, bulging eyes
• Red, scale-like crest on the top of its head that resembles a mohawk
• Sharp fangs visible even when its mouth is closed

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers urban environments and rocky areas
• Known for its confrontational and headstrong nature
• Tends to butt heads with others to establish dominance
• Uses its loose skin as a protective shield during battles
• Forms small groups often led by a Scrafty, its evolved form

In Battle:

• Balanced fighter with access to a mix of offensive and defensive moves
• Signature moves: High Jump Kick, Crunch
• Effective against Ghost and Psychic types
• Vulnerable to Fairy, Flying, and Fighting types
• Often utilizes Moxie to increase its power as it knocks out opponents

Evolution:

• Evolves into Scrafty starting at level 39

Interesting Facts:

• Its skin becomes more elastic when moistened, which is why it's often seen near water bodies
• Inspired by the "chav" subculture in the UK, which is known for its distinctive fashion
• Often depicted holding its loose skin like a pair of pants, a trait unique to its design
• Despite its rough appearance, Scraggy can be quite loyal to trainers and companions

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
• White: It immediately headbutts anyone that makes eye contact with it. Its skull is massively thick.
• Black-2: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
• White-2: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
• X: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
• Y: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
• Omega-Ruby: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
• Ultra-Sun: They move in small groups, walking around lazily. Anyone who makes eye contact gets smacked with a headbutt.
• Ultra-Moon: It stretches its saggy skin up to its neck to protect itself. The saggier their skin, the more respect they garner.
• Sword: If it locks eyes with you, watch out! Nothing and no one is safe from the reckless headbutts of this troublesome Pokémon.
• Shield: It protects itself with its durable skin. It’s thought that this Pokémon will evolve once its skin has completely stretched out.