Scatterbug (Japanese: コフキムシ Kofukimushi) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into Spewpa starting at level 9, which evolves into Vivillon starting at level 12. Scatterbug and Spewpa each have 20 visually indistinct forms that determine the form of Vivillon they evolve into.
Biology
Scatterbug is a black larval Pokémon with a relatively large head. Its head is bisected by a line that runs from the forehead to the mouth. It has large beige eyes with square black pupils, a single pointed tooth that pokes out of its mouth, and three white hairs on top of its head. Scatterbug has a three-segmented body with a pair of nubby, beige legs on each segment. A white ruff of fur encircles its neck, and there is a large beige spot on its rear.
Scatterbug eats various types of plants, including poisonous leaves and roots. The poison it ingests is processed and turned into a black powder that it scatters all over its body. This powder causes paralysis on contact, and allows Scatterbug to deter bird Pokémon from attacking. The powder also regulates Scatterbug's temperature, allowing it to adapt to any climate. Grafaiai is a natural predator of Scatterbug.[1]
Evolution
Scatterbug evolves into Spewpa, which evolves into Vivillon.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation VI
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Kalos
Central #020
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When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
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The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.
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When under attack from bird Pokémon, it spews a poisonous black powder that causes paralysis on contact.
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The powder that covers its body regulates its temperature, so it can live in any region or climate.
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Paldea
#35
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Kitakami
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Any poison this Pokémon takes in is converted into a black powder and secreted. That's why Scatterbug can eat poisonous leaves and roots.
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This Pokémon scatters poisonous powder to repel enemies. It will eat different plants depending on where it lives.
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Game locations
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In side games
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Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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38
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98 - 145
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186 - 280
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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27
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28 - 86
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53 - 168
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 200
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scatterbug
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scatterbug
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scatterbug
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Scatterbug
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scatterbug
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scatterbug
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scatterbug
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 3.33 seconds
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Base HP: 44
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Base Defense: 42
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Base Speed: 60
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Base HP: 116
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Base Attack: 63
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Base Defense: 63
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| Egg Distance: N/A
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Buddy Distance: 1 km
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Evolution Requirement:  25
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| Fast Attacks: Bug Bite, Tackle
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| Charged Attacks: Struggle
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Form data
Scatterbug and Spewpa each have 20 forms internally, one for each Vivillon pattern. This determines the form of Vivillon they will eventually evolve into, and is determined when they are first generated; for Eggs, this means the game in which the Egg was created, regardless of parents.
In Generation VI and Generation VII, its internal form depends on which geographic location the user specified on the Nintendo 3DS at the time the save file was created. Due to region locking, a Nintendo 3DS system can only pick from a certain subset of geographic locations, depending on which region the system is from. For a comprehensive list, see List of Nintendo 3DS country and region settings.
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, all hatched Scatterbug will evolve into Fancy Pattern Vivillon, regardless of Postcard effects. Scatterbug and Spewpa caught with a Postcard active will evolve into the pattern of Vivillon corresponding to the Postcard. If a Scatterbug or Spewpa came from another game like Pokémon GO, it will retain the pattern it was assigned in its original game.
Evolution data
Sprites
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Prior to v3.1.0 of Pokémon HOME, Scatterbug with the form index value of 0 (Scatterbug with this form index value evolve into Icy Snow form Vivillon) had their eyes facing the camera.
All other form index values (1 through 19) had forward facing eyes, as shown above.
In v3.1.0, all forms have their eyes facing the camera.
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In the anime
Major appearances
Multiple Scatterbug appeared in To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!, including one that Ash and his friends helped rescue from Dolan and his Diggersby. It later evolved into a Spewpa.
Minor appearances
Scatterbug debuted in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!
A Scatterbug appeared in a flashback at Professor Sycamore's lab in Mega Evolution Special I.
A Scatterbug appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
A Trainer's Scatterbug appeared in a flashback in Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!, where one of Froakie's original Trainers sent it out for a battle.
A Scatterbug appeared in Seeing the Forest for the Trees!, where it, along with an Oddish, Budew, Sentret, and Zigzagoon, were brought into a cave to join Ash in the Winding Woods. It reappeared in a flashback in Facing the Needs of the Many!, Till We Compete Again!, and Catching the Aura of Fate!.
Five Scatterbug appeared during a flashback in The Legend of X, Y, and Z!.
A Scatterbug appeared in A Festival Reunion!, where it was among the Pokémon caught by Goh while in Shalour City. It has since made further appearances in Pokémon Journeys: The Series.
A Trainer's Scatterbug appeared in HZ047.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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Scatterbug
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Ash's Pokédex
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Scatterbug, the Scatterdust Pokémon. When attacked by another Pokémon, Scatterbug scatters the black powder that covers its body and regulates its body temperature.
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In the manga
Movie adaptations
A Scatterbug appeared in the manga adaptation of Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction as a resident of Allearth Forest.
Pokémon Adventures
Scatterbug debuted in X-actly What They Wanted, where it fled from the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal along with its Trainer.
A wild Scatterbug appeared in a flashback in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't as a resident of Santalune Forest.
A Scatterbug appeared in a flashback in Pinsir Glares.
A Scatterbug appeared in Xerneas Gives.
In the TCG
- Main article: Scatterbug (TCG)
Trivia
- Scatterbug and its evolved forms are the only:
- Scatterbug and its evolved form, Spewpa, are the only black Bug-type Pokémon.
Origin
Scatterbug seems to be based on a caterpillar, specifically, the larvae of carpet moths, which are known for their tendency of eating through fabric and making cocoons from it; or the silk moth, whose larvae produce large amounts of silk. The square powder on Scatterbug's body might be based on confetti or screen pixels.
Name origin
Scatterbug may be a combination of scatter, bug, and possibly litterbug.
Kofukimushi may be a combination of 粉吹金亀子 kofuki-kogane (Japanese cockchafer), 粉 ko (powder), 吹き fuki (blowing), and 虫 mushi (bug).
In other languages
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コフキムシ Kofukimushi
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From 粉吹金亀子 kofuki-kogane, 粉 ko, 吹き fuki, and 虫 mushi
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 French
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Lépidonille
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From lépidoptère and chenille
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 Spanish
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Scatterbug
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Same as English name
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 German
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Purmel
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From Puder, Wurm, and Purzel
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 Italian
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Scatterbug
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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분이벌레 Bun'ibeolle
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From 분 (粉) bun, 이 i, and 벌레 beolle
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粉蝶蟲 / 粉蝶虫 Fěndiéchóng*
粉蛹 Fěnyǒng*
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From 鱗粉 / 鳞粉 línfěn, 蝶 dié, and 蟲 / 虫 chóng
From 鱗粉 / 鳞粉 línfěn and 蛹 yǒng
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粉蝶蟲 Fándihpchùhng*
粉蛹 Fányúng*
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From 鱗粉 lèuhnfán, 蝶 dihp, and 蟲 chùhng
From 鱗粉 lèuhnfán and 蛹 yúng
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 Hindi
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फैलाबग Failabug
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From फैलाना phailānā and bug
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Скаттербаг Skatterbag
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Transcription of English name
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โคฟูคิมูชิ Khofukhimuchi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Scatterbug images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
