Scorbunny (Japanese: ヒバニー Hibanny) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII.
It evolves into Raboot starting at level 16, which evolves into Cinderace starting at level 35.
Along with Grookey and Sobble, Scorbunny is one of the three first partner Pokémon of Galar available at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Along with Grookey and Sobble, it was the first Generation VIII Pokémon to be revealed to the public on February 27, 2019.
Biology
Scorbunny is a rabbit-like Pokémon that has a predominantly white body with orange and yellow markings on its ears, toes, and neck. The markings on its neck resemble a collar. It has buckteeth, black beady eyes with orange accents, and an orange nose with a yellow band shape across it, resembling a bandage. It has long legs with long feet, and similar yellow bands under each paw pad. It also has a small, white, poofy tail.
Scorbunny loves to run and is filled with energy. A warm-up run can cause the fire energy in Scorbunny to start coursing through its body, allowing it to fight at full power. It has a sac in its chest that contains fire energy,[1] which it uses to generate heat from the special pads on the soles of its feet and nose, once it is ready to fight. The pads on Scorbunny's feet can get so hot that it is capable of using them to start small fires and burn opponents with a kick. The footpads of Scorbunny can deal heavy damage to opponents. It's shown in the Pokémon Journeys: The Series episode Best Friend...Worst Nightmare! that its heat pads can also thaw others out of ice. By using its powerful legs, Scorbunny can run and jump around its opponents to confuse and disorient them. It is a rare Pokémon that is generally found under the ownership of trainers.[1] According to Pokémon Journeys, the soles on Scorbunny's feet are believed to bring good luck. It has been recently seen living in the Terarium of Blueberry Academy.
Scorbunny and its evolutions are the only known Pokémon that can have Libero as an Ability.
Scorbunny can start fires from its feet as it runs
Scorbunny kicking a rock to channel its fiery powers
Evolution
Scorbunny evolves into Raboot, which evolves into Cinderace.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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Generation VIII
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Galar #004
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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A warm-up of running around gets fire energy coursing through this Pokémon's body. Once that happens, it's ready to fight at full power.
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Shield
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It has special pads on the backs of its feet, and one on its nose. Once it's raring to fight, these pads radiate tremendous heat.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #—
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #230
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Scarlet
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Once its body has heated up, Scorbunny can use the full extent of its power. That’s why it does warm-up exercises.
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Violet
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Fire energy gathers in the pads of its feet, raising their temperature. Once hot, Scorbunny’s footpads can deal heavy damage to opponents.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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In events
In-game events
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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71
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68 - 135
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132 - 265
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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69
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66 - 133
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128 - 260
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Total: 310
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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
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scorbunny
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scorbunny
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scorbunny
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Scorbunny
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Scorbunny
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Scorbunny
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Scorbunny
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Side game data
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #004
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Scorbunny runs around to pump itself up and get its fire energy flowing. It’s so carefree about running that it sometimes zooms right into trouble!
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VIII.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Scorbunny debuted in Settling the Scorbunny!, where it was seen living with a group of Nickit in Wyndon. After it was defeated by Ash, Goh bonded with Scorbunny. Taking a liking to Goh, Scorbunny subsequently started following him, leading to it being caught in Mind-Boggling Dynamax!. It evolved into a Raboot in Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!, and then into a Cinderace in Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!.
Other
In Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Alternate World Goh's Cinderace devolved into Raboot, then Scorbunny, and finally an Egg due to Dialga and Palkia's influence. It was later restored to normal.
Minor appearances
A Scorbunny appeared in a fantasy alongside the other first partner Pokémon in Getting More Than You Battled For!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN004
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Scorbunny
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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No data exists for that Pokémon.
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JN004
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Scorbunny
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Scorbunny, the Rabbit Pokémon. A Fire type. Once Scorbunny is ready for battle, the pads above its nose and under its feet give off intense heat. The soles on its feet are also said to bring good luck.
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GOTCHA!
A Scorbunny briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Bit
Scorbunny debuted in Wow!! That's One Big Pokémon, under the ownership of Casey.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Goh's Scorbunny
Goh caught a Scorbunny in Being Stalked by a Scorbunny–and Challenging a Snorlax in Dynamax Form?!, just like he does in the animated series.
In the TCG
- Main article: Scorbunny (TCG)
Other appearances
Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble in the music video for Celestial
Scorbunny appears as a Spirit alongside Grookey and Sobble.
Celestial
Scorbunny appeared in the music video for Celestial.
Trivia
Origin
Scorbunny appears to be based on a white rabbit. The yellow mark over its nose is inspired by a Japanese character design trope, in which a character has a bandage over their nose to show their rambunctious personality.[2] Its Fire type may take inspiration from the relatively high body temperature of rabbits, which range from 100-103 °F (37-39 °C); or to tale 316 of the Jataka tales, in which a rabbit jumped into a fire as an offering, but was not burnt by the flames. The belief that its soles can bring good luck, as noted in Pokémon Journeys: The Series, is likely inspired by the real-life belief that wearing a rabbit's foot as an amulet may bring good luck.
Name origin
Scorbunny may be a combination of scorch, score, and bunny.
Hibanny may be a combination of 火 hi (fire), 火花 hibana (spark), and bunny.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ヒバニー Hibanny
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From 火 hi, 火花 hibana, and bunny
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French
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Flambino
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From flamme, bambino, and albinos
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Spanish
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Scorbunny
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Same as English name
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German
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Hopplo
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From hoppeln and Lohe
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Italian
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Scorbunny
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Same as English name
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Korean
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염버니 Yeombunny
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From 염 (炎) yeom and bunny
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Mandarin Chinese
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炎兔兒 / 炎兔儿 Yántù'ér
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From 炎 yán and 兔兒 tù'ér
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Cantonese Chinese
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炎兔兒 Yìhmtouyìh
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From 炎 yìhm and 兔兒 touyìh
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More languages
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Hindi
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बनीलप Bunnylup
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From bunny and लपट lapaṭ
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Russian
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Скорбанни Skorbanni
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฮิบานี Hibani
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
External links
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