Type matchups
Damage Scatterbug takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Scatterbug has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 38
- Attack
- 35
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 27
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 200
Scatterbug has a base stat total of 200, higher than 1% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (40). With Attack (35) well above Sp. Atk (27), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 38 HP, 40 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Scatterbug can have the abilities Shield Dust, Compound Eyes and Friend Guard.
How to beat Scatterbug
Scatterbug takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Scatterbug is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Scatterbug → Spewpa → Vivillon) and evolves into Spewpa.
Best counters to Scatterbug
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Scatterbug weak to?
As a Bug type, Scatterbug takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Scatterbug resistant to?
Scatterbug resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Scatterbug?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Scatterbug with super-effective attacks.