Scraggy Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Scraggy in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Scraggy
Scraggy is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Fighting typing. The best counter is Mega Gardevoir (Mega) with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 69.091 DPS.
Scraggy can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Scraggy is weak to Fairy (double weak!), Fighting, Flying -type attacks. Avoid using Dark, Ghost, Psychic-type moves as Scraggy resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Scraggy is Mega Gardevoir (69.091 DPS), Shadow Gardevoir (60.636 DPS), and Enamorus (Incarnate) (59.733 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Scraggy: After defeating Scraggy, the catch encounter will have a CP between 750 and 803 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 933-999 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Scraggy from raids will have exactly 803 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Scraggy?
The best counter for Scraggy is Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam, dealing 69.091 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Gardevoir (60.636 DPS) and Enamorus (Incarnate) (59.733 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Scraggy?
Scraggy can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Scraggy weak to?
Scraggy is weak to Fairy (double weak), Fighting, Flying-type attacks. It resists Dark, Ghost, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Scraggy be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Scraggy's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Scraggy from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Scraggy from raids will have 803 CP at level 20, or 999 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 750. If you see 803 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Scraggy worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Scraggy is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Scraggy?
For the best moveset for Scraggy itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Scraggy stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Scraggy without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Scraggy can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Enamorus (Incarnate) (59.733 DPS) and Zacian (Crowned sword) (56.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Scraggy in raids?
Weather boost information for Scraggy is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.