Scatterbug
Bug-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Spewpa for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bug Bite Struggle
Same-type attack bonus on Bug Bite.
Type effectiveness
Damage Scatterbug takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 242
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 281 CP
Scatterbug moves
2 fast · 1 charged
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bug Bite (10 DPS); Bug Bite builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Scatterbug is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Scatterbug
How to get Scatterbug
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 10 | 425 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 10 | 460 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 256 | 288 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 318 | 358 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 256 | 288 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 193 | 218 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 256 | 288 |
Is Scatterbug good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Scatterbug has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (63 Defense / 116 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 21 |
| Lv 3 | 36 |
| Lv 4 | 51 |
| Lv 5 | 66 |
| Lv 6 | 81 |
| Lv 7 | 96 |
| Lv 8 | 111 |
| Lv 9 | 125 |
| Lv 10 | 140 |
| Lv 11 | 154 |
| Lv 12 | 168 |
| Lv 13 | 182 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 197 |
| Lv 15 | 211 |
| Lv 16 | 225 |
| Lv 17 | 239 |
| Lv 18 | 253 |
| Lv 19 | 267 |
| Lv 20 | 281 |
| Lv 21 | 295 |
| Lv 22 | 309 |
| Lv 23 | 323 |
| Lv 24 | 337 |
| Lv 25 | 351 |
| Lv 26 | 365 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 379 |
| Lv 28 | 393 |
| Lv 29 | 408 |
| Lv 30 | 422 |
| Lv 31 | 429 |
| Lv 32 | 436 |
| Lv 33 | 443 |
| Lv 34 | 450 |
| Lv 35 | 457 |
| Lv 36 | 464 |
| Lv 37 | 471 |
| Lv 38 | 478 |
| Lv 39 | 485 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 492 |
| Lv 41 | 498 |
| Lv 42 | 504 |
| Lv 43 | 511 |
| Lv 44 | 517 |
| Lv 45 | 524 |
| Lv 46 | 530 |
| Lv 47 | 537 |
| Lv 48 | 543 |
| Lv 49 | 550 |
| Lv 50 | 556 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0664
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 2.50 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0664_POKEMON_SCATTERBUG
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Scatterbug in Pokemon GO?
Scatterbug's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with Struggle (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Scatterbug's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Scatterbug takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Scatterbug's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Scatterbug reaches 556 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 492 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Scatterbug?
A perfect 15/15/15 Scatterbug shows 281 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 351 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Scatterbug in Pokemon GO?
Scatterbug spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Scatterbug be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Scatterbug depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.