Scorbunny (Japanese: ヒバニー, Hepburn: Hibanii) (SKOHR-buh-nee[1]) is the Fire-type First partner Pokémon of the Galar region. It is one of the three First partner Pokémon revealed for the core titles Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Scorbunny looks like a small white rabbit with reddish-orange patches at the tips of its ears and feet and light yellow rectangles both on its face right between the eyes and the soles of its feet. It has short stubby arms with small 3-fingered hands. Its legs are long with small fluffy feet with 3 toes each. Around its neck is a small red collar-like ruff. Its head is larger than its body and features tufts of fur on its cheeks. In the back is a small poof-like tail.
Behavior[]
Scorbunny is always bursting with energy. It uses its agility and natural kicking skills to confuse opponents. According to the anime, a Scorbunny's foot is said to bring good luck, a reference to how a rabbit's foot is often used as a good luck charm. They take time to heat up, however, as the contents of Scorbunny's flame sacs are viscous and need to soften before use. For this reason, Scorbunny need to warm up before battles by running laps. This increases their heart rate and body temperatures, helping them reach their full potentials. These flame sacs are sometimes called their "second hearts" due to their importance. In combat, Scorbunny run circles around their opponents to bewilder them before delivering burning kicks.
Trainers that can keep up with these fast-paced Pokémon will find themselves rewarded with their impressive speed and strength.
Natural abilities[]
Scorbunny's feet give off friction whenever it runs, leaving flames wherever it sprints. It can also ignite its feet to produce a powerful kick and scorch opponents. Its second heart is actually an internal flame sac that produces intense heat energy. Scorbunny can increase its body temperature by moving around quickly, then releasing all of its energy in the form of heat.
Evolution[]
Scorbunny evolves into Raboot starting at level 16, which evolves into Cinderace starting at level 35.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Sword and Shield | First partner Pokémon from Leon in Postwick | One |
Pokédex entries[]
- Sword
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.
- Shield
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.
Stats[]
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 310
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Learnset[]
By leveling up[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Tackle | 
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Growl |
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Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| 6 | Ember | 
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Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 8 | Quick Attack |
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Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Double Kick | 
|
Physical | 30 | 100% | 30 |
| 17 | Flame Charge |
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Physical | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Agility | 
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Status | — | —% | 30 |
| 24 | Headbutt |
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Physical | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Counter |
|
Physical | — | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Bounce | 
|
Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| 36 | Double-Edge |
|
Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM01 | Mega Kick |
|
Physical | 120 | 75% | 5 |
| TM21 | Rest |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
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Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM34 | Sunny Day |
|
Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM39 | Facade |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM40 | Swift |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TM52 | Bounce |
|
Physical | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| TM56 | U-turn | 
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM68 | Fire Fang |
|
Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| TM75 | Low Sweep |
|
Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| TM76 | Round |
|
Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM78 | Acrobatics |
|
Physical | 55 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR02 | Flamethrower |
|
Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR07 | Low Kick |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 20 |
| TR12 | Agility |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR13 | Focus Energy |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| TR15 | Fire Blast |
|
Special | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR21 | Reversal |
|
Physical | ? | 100% | 15 |
| TR26 | Endure |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
|
Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR29 | Baton Pass |
|
Status | — | 100% | 40 |
| TR36 | Heat Wave |
|
Special | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| TR37 | Taunt | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR41 | Blaze Kick |
|
Physical | 85 | 90% | 10 |
| TR43 | Overheat |
|
Special | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| TR73 | Gunk Shot | 
|
Physical | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| TR80 | Electro Ball | 
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Special | ? | 100% | 10 |
| TR83 | Ally Switch |
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR85 | Work Up |
|
Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding[]
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| High Jump Kick |
|
Physical | 130 | 90% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sand Attack | 
|
Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sucker Punch |
|
Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Super Fang |
|
Physical | ? | 90% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring[]
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Games | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| ' | Fire Pledge |
|
Special | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
Sprites[]
Appearance[]
Anime[]
Goh's Scorbunny.
Scorbunny as teased as one of the main characters in Pokémon Journeys: The Series (series), as Goh's partner. It debuted in "Settling the Scorbunny!". Before meeting Goh and Ash, Scorbunny started out as a common thief who stole people's foods to feed its fellow thieves, the three packs of Nickit. Scorbunny then officially joined Goh in "Mind-Boggling Dynamax!," where it became his first Pokémon. It since evolved into Raboot and Cinderace.
Trivia[]
- Scorbunny's line shares its category with the Buneary line.
- Scorbunny shares a trait with Oshawott, as both do not like being ignored and they always like being the center of attention.
- Scorbunny, along with the other Galar First partner Pokémon, Grookey and Sobble, are the only regional First partner Pokémon that Ash Ketchum hasn't caught.
- Scorbunny and Litwick are the same size, and both hold the record of the smallest fire type.
Origin[]
Scorbunny is possibly based on a white rabbit. The way its feet catch fire to things may reference how, if something is fast enough, it can catch fire. It also shares similarities with soccer players, fitting its soccer motif other than its signature flaming kicks, bandaid-like on the top of its nose, which is the Galar region's real-life country bases and its main sport, as well as the band-aid being a symbol of Japanese-designed young, energetic and rambunctious young male characters.
Due to visibly having a soccer motif, this motif foreshadows its evolved forms being attributed with it as well.
Etymology[]
Scorbunny comes from scorch (to burn) and bunny. It may also derive from score (as a reference to soccer).
Its Japanese name, Hibanī, comes from hibana (spark) and bunny.
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2024). Pokémon Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 473. Scholastic. ISBN 978-1-339-02801-9.