Scraggy appears to be based on a sort of lizard. In addition, with its moulted skin “pants”, Scraggy seem to encapsulate stereotypes of youth subcultures of the past several decades, namely hip hop or punk.
Scraggy is literally thin/scrawny, but it may also be a combination of scrappy (referring to its tendency to fight) and saggy or baggy (in reference to its “pants”). It may also refer to scraggly (scruffy or unkempt).
Zuruggu is derived from 狡 zuru (sneaky person) or 狡い zurui (crafty). It may also derive from ずるずる zuruzuru (loose or the act or sound of dragging).
No: 559
English Name: Scraggy
Japanese Name: Zuruggu
Generation: 5
Type: Dark, Fighting
Species: Shedding Pokémon
Abilities: Moxie, Shed Skin, Intimidate (hidden ability)
Evolution: Scraggy > Scrafty
Scraggy is a bipedal, lizard-like Pokémon. Its oval eyes are set to the sides of its head, and its teeth appear to be constantly exposed. There is a small red scale on its yellow head. Below the yellow portion of its head, its body is cream-colored with thin arms and a red, scaly belly. It carries its loose, yellow skin around its legs, resembling trousers. Some of the loose skin seems to trail off to form or cover a tail. This pelt is rubbery and can be raised to its neck in order to reduce the damage it takes from attacks. Scraggy is easily engaged in battle, as it will attack any foe that so much as meets its gaze with its thick cranium.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
Pokemon White: It immediately headbutts anyone that makes eye contact with it. Its skull is massively thick.
Pokemon Black 2: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
pokemon White 2: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
Pokemon X: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
Pokemon Y: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Its skin has a rubbery elasticity, so it can reduce damage by defensively pulling its skin up to its neck.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Proud of its sturdy skull, it suddenly headbutts everything, but its weight makes it unstable, too.
