#952 Scovillain

#952 Scovillain

Height0.9 m(2'11")
Weight15 kg(33.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 9

Scovillain's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 65
271
Attack 108
252
Defense 65
166
Sp. Atk 108
252
Sp. Def 65
166
Speed 75
186
1293
Type Effectiveness

Scovillain Abilities

Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.

Prevents sleep.

MoodyHidden

Raises a random stat two stages and lowers another one stage after each turn.

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Scovillain Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Leernormalstatus100Level 1The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100Level 1The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Fangfirephysical6595Level 1The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Leafagegrassphysical40100Level 1The user attacks by pelting the target with leaves.
Spicy Extractgrassstatus0Level 1The user emits an incredibly spicy extract, sharply boosting the target's Attack stat and harshly lowering the target's Defense stat.
Bitedarkphysical60100Level 4The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
GrowthnormalstatusLevel 10The user's body grows all at once, boosting the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.
Razor Leafgrassphysical5595Level 13Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at opposing Pokémon. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
Sunny DayfirestatusLevel 17The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Bullet Seedgrassphysical25100Level 21The user attacks by forcefully shooting seeds at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Headbuttnormalphysical70100Level 24The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Zen Headbuttpsychicphysical8090Level 28The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Worry Seedgrassstatus100Level 33A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target's Ability Insomnia.
Crunchdarkphysical80100Level 38The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Seed Bombgrassphysical80100Level 44The user attacks by slamming a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.
Solar Beamgrassspecial120100Level 48The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Overheatfirespecial13090Level 48The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Burning Jealousyfirespecial70100TMThe user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Endeavornormalphysical100TMThe user inflicts damage by cutting down the target's HP to roughly equal the user's HP.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Energy Ballgrassspecial90100TMThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Giga Draingrassspecial75100TMA nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.
Giga Impactnormalphysical15090TMThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Grass Knotgrassspecial100TMThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move's power.
Grassy Glidegrassphysical55100TMGliding on the ground, the user attacks the target. This move always goes first on Grassy Terrain.
Grassy TerraingrassstatusTMThe user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves.
Helping HandnormalstatusTMThe user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Hyper Beamnormalspecial15090TMThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Lash Outdarkphysical75100TMThe user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's stats were lowered during this turn.
Leaf Stormgrassspecial13090TMThe user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Magical Leafgrassspecial60TMThe user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
SandstormrockstatusTMA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Scary Facenormalstatus100TMThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Stomping Tantrumgroundphysical75100TMDriven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Super Fangnormalphysical90TMThe user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Temper Flarefirephysical75100TMSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Thiefdarkphysical60100TMThe user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
Trailblazegrassphysical50100TMThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Scovillain Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Scarlet

The red head converts spicy chemicals into fire energy and blasts the surrounding area with a super spicy stream of flame.

Violet

The green head has turned vicious due to the spicy chemicals stimulating its brain. Once it goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.

In Other Languages

Scovillain's Japanese name is Scovillain (スコヴィラン). Here are all the official names for Scovillain across different languages:

JapaneseスコヴィランScovillain
Korean스코빌런
Chinese (Traditional)狠辣椒
FrenchScovilain
GermanHalupenjo
SpanishScovillain
ItalianScovillain
Chinese (Simplified)狠辣椒

Scovillain Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate75
Base Friendship50
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience170

How to Get Scovillain

Scovillain is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Scovillain in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
FAQ

About Scovillain

Scovillain is a Grass/Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 9. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 486, Scovillain is classified as a Spicy Pepper Pokémon and is part of the Capsakid → Scovillain evolution line.

In competitive play, Scovillain is placed in the PU tier where it holds a 2.28% usage rate. Its key abilities are Chlorophyll and Insomnia and Moody, which allow it to function as both an offensive pivot and a sun sweeper. Scovillain is weak to Poison, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Scovillain can learn 47 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Solar Beam, Giga Drain, Overheat, Fire Blast. Standing at 0.9m tall and weighing 15kg, Scovillain has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Paldea region games.