Scovillain — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Scovillain is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (108 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its grass/fire typing resists 4 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Scovillain into a favorable type matchup using its grass/fire STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Scovillain into poison and flying attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Scovillain the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 486Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Scovillain transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Scovillain shows up
#86
Usage ~2.45% · Win rate ~52.85%
#47
Usage ~4.31% · Win rate ~53.83%
Scovillain FAQ
- What are Scovillain's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Scovillain can run chlorophyll, insomnia, moody. The competitive default is usually chlorophyll — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Scovillain weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Scovillain takes extra damage from poison, flying, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Scovillain?
- The best moveset for Scovillain depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Scovillain in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Scovillain are Pokémon with strong poison, flying, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Scovillain good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Scovillain's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.