#0664 Scatterbug

Artwork: PokéAPI.

Bug

Abilities

Shield DustBlocks the added effects of attacks taken.Compound EyesThe Pokémon’s accuracy is boosted.

Hidden ability

Friend GuardReduces damage taken by its allies.

Capture

Very easy catch

Gender

50.0% female

Egg groups

Bug

Growth

Medium Fast

EV yield

1 Defense

Scatterbug’s base stats

HP	38
Attack	35
Defense	40
Sp. Atk	27
Sp. Def	25
Speed	35
Total	200

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions

• Morning: 4:00–9:59
• Day: 10:00–19:59
• Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Scatterbug in the wild

Location	Method / conditions	Level	Chance
Ilex Forest	Grass/cave, morning	5	20%
Ilex Forest	Grass/cave, day	5	20%
Ilex Forest	Grass/cave, night	5	20%

Evolution

Evolves into Spewpa at Lv 9.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Scatterbug’s level-up moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1	String Shot	Bug	Status	—	95	40	The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. Lowers its Speed by 2 stages.
6	Stun Spore	Grass	Status	—	75	30	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.
15	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Scatterbug can learn

TM / HM	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	var.	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Move tutors

Moves Scatterbug can learn from tutors

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes	Tutor location, cost and requirements
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Route 2, Viridian Forest north gatehouse · Cost: Repeat Ball ×1

Egg moves

Scatterbug’s egg moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Effect and notes
Poison Powder	Poison	Status	—	75	35	A cloud of poisonous dust is scattered on the foe. It may poison the target.
Rage Powder	Bug	Status	—	—	20	The user covers itself in irritating powder to draw attention. All foes’ attacks target the user.
Stun Spore	Grass	Status	—	75	30	The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may paralyze the target.

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