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 when Scraggy enters battle.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, bipedal lizard-like Pokémon with loose, yellow skin resembling pants.
• Prominent orange crest on its head.
• Large, round eyes with black pupils and a small nose.
• Its scales are tough, offering some protection against attacks.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers to inhabit urban areas, often seen in alleyways or near industrial zones.
• Known for its quirky behavior of pulling up its "pants" when they slip.
• Exhibits a bold and headstrong personality, often headbutting foes to assert dominance.
• Forms groups with others of its kind, displaying strong social bonds.

In Battle:

• Balanced attacker with access to both physical and special moves.
• Signature moves: Headbutt, High Jump Kick, and Crunch.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types due to its dual typing.
• Weak against Fairy and Flying types.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Scrafty starting at level 39.

Interesting Facts:

• The loose skin it uses as "pants" is a unique feature, providing both comedic and defensive qualities.
• Despite its size, Scraggy is known for its tenacity in battle and ability to intimidate larger foes.
• It's inspired by hip-hop culture, especially in its signature "baggy pants" appearance.
• Scraggy's shedding ability reflects its real-world reptilian trait of molting skin.

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.