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Scatterbug

Scatterbug

Type
POKEMON
HP
30
Energy Type
G
Stage
BASIC
Retreat Cost
C
Weakness
R×2
Regulation Mark
G
Rarity
COMMON
Illustrator
sowsow
Set
Scarlet & Violet (SVI)
Number
8/198

Abilities

Adaptive Evolution

This Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.

Attacks

GCTackle
20

This Pokémon scatters poisonous powder to repel enemies. It will eat different plants depending on where it lives.

Rulings (3)

Can I use Rare Candy on a Scatterbug the first turn of the game or the turn that Scatterbug is played, since "Adaptive Evolution" says it can evolve in those cases?

No, you can't use Rare Candy to evolve in either of those conditions because the text on Rare Candy specifically prevents it.

Adaptive EvolutionRare Candy
Source: Scarlet & Violet FAQ; TPCi Rules Team (2023-03-30)Mar 30, 2023Compendium →

Can I use Evosoda on a Caterpie the first turn of the game or the turn that Caterpie is played since "Adaptive Evolution" says it can evolve in those cases?

No, you can't use Evosoda to evolve in either of those conditions because the text on Evosoda specifically prevents it.

Adaptive EvolutionEvosoda
Source: TPCi Rules Team (2014-05-29)May 29, 2014Compendium →

Can I use Caterpie's "Adaptive Evolution" Ability to evolve into Metapod, then immediately use Metapod's "Adaptive Evolution" Ability to evolve into Butterfree all on the same turn?

Yes, you can.

Adaptive Evolution
Source: Flashfire FAQ (2014-05-08), TPCi Rules Team (2014-05-08)May 8, 2014Compendium →