Competitive Information for Scraggy [Black/White]
Dark / Fighting
Abilities:
On switch-in, this Pokemon lowers the Attack of adjacent opponents by 1 stage.
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 1 stage if it attacks and KOes another Pokemon.
This Pokemon has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Scraggy? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Scraggy, a spectacular Pokémon with Dark and Fighting typing. Scraggy is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Fighting and Flying. Delve into Scraggy's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Crunch / Foul Play
- Return / Strength
- Dragon Claw
Scraggy proves to be an extraordinary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Scraggy's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Scraggy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Scraggy has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dual Chop
- Bulk Up
- Rest
- Ice Punch
For those intense single battles, Scraggy is pretty popular Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical power. Scraggy is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield but Eviolite makes it possibly stronger than it's final form. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Shed Skin, Scraggy has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Scraggy's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Rest is a status move (Scraggy sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Eviolite
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moveset:
- Drain Punch
- Bulk Up
- Knock Off
- Rest
Dominating single battles, Scraggy is a notable Special Wall. The purpose of this moveset is to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Scraggy is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield without an Eviolite attached. If Eviolite is held by a Pokémon that is not fully evolved, it will raises the Defense and Special Defense of that Pokemon by 50%. With Shed Skin, Scraggy has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn. I partake in Wonder Trade Wednesdays with King Nappy and Hoodlum Scrafty. While taking part, I wonder-traded with a Nintendo worker and acquired this. O.T: Smogon. I freaked out so hard. It is now my best mid-game sweeper. The only problem is that it can't stand fairy types.
◆ Bulk Up is a status move (raises your Scraggy's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Dark-type move (removes the target's held item).
◆ Rest is a status move (Scraggy sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Scraggy? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Shed Skin
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- High Jump Kick / Brick Break
- Rock Slide
- Crunch / Foul Play
- Return / Strength
For double battles, Scraggy is an incredible Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with lethal physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Scraggy's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Scraggy's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shed Skin, Scraggy has a 33% chance to have its status cured at the end of each turn.
◆ Brick Break is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Crunch is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Scraggy can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Scraggy.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Scraggy can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Scraggy
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Protect, Snatch, Fake Out
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Scraggy's stats
- Amnesia
- Bulk Up
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Defense
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Scraggy
- Fake Out
- Head Smash
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
- Taunt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Scraggy in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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