Scorbunny: The Flaming Rabbit Pokémon Joins Pokémon Go
Scorbunny and its evolved forms, Raboot and Cinderace, have made their much-anticipated entry into Pokémon Go as part of the Max Out Season. This adorable rabbit serves as the Fire-type starter Pokémon from Generation 8, radiating an energetic and sporty vibe. Cinderace, the final form of Scorbunny, is known for its remarkable ability to kick flaming balls, reminiscent of playing football. After a four-year wait, fans can finally welcome Scorbunny to the game!
To maximize your chances of catching this fiery Pokémon, it’s essential to understand how to obtain Scorbunny in Pokémon Go, and the subsequent steps to evolve it into Raboot and Cinderace.
How to Obtain Scorbunny in Pokémon Go
Scorbunny was first introduced during the GO All Out event in September 2024. If you are eager to add Scorbunny to your Pokémon collection, here’s how you can catch it during this special event:
- Encounter in the Wild: Scorbunny can be found roaming in the wild with increased spawn rates during the event.
- Hatch from 5km Eggs: Keep an eye out for 5km eggs that may hatch into Scorbunny.
- Field Research Tasks: Complete event-specific tasks which might involve catching a certain number of Pokémon, such as “Catch 8 Pokémon.”
- Galar Calling Quest: By selecting the “Adventure With Scorbunny” route in the Galar Calling quest, players can guarantee an encounter with Scorbunny.
It’s important to note that if players choose a different path in the Galar Calling quest, they will miss the opportunity to encounter Scorbunny through this means. Hence, players keen on this little fire bunny should ensure they dedicate their quest route to it.
Finding Scorbunny in the wild might prove challenging, as starter Pokémon are generally harder to catch. However, with a sufficient supply of Poké Balls and berries, players should be able to catch a few.
For those who prefer completing field research tasks, the task rewards are shared with Grookey and Sobble, so patience may be required to secure a Scorbunny. Additionally, as task assignments change daily at PokéStops, joining a local Pokémon Go group could be beneficial, as fellow players may share task findings.
Hatching Scorbunny from a 5km egg is another option, albeit one that requires some luck, as Scorbunny shares this egg pool with other Pokémon. Only eggs received after the Maxed Out season started will yield Scorbunny. Although hatching it grants a decent amount of Scorbunny candy, it’s wise to consider the chances involved.
Capturing Scorbunny at least once during the GO All Out event is strongly recommended to ensure its entry in the Pokédex and to work toward future evolutions. While Scorbunny might remain in the 5km egg pool post-event, its spawn rate may vary.
The Max Out Season Has Begun!
During the Max Out Season, players can engage with Dynamax Pokémon through Max Battles. To get started, visit Power Spots to collect Max Particles and complete the To the Max! quest. Be sure to explore Routes, Gift Exchange, and Party Play while hunting for rare Pokémon, competing in the Go Battle League, or showcasing your skills at PokéStop Showcases.
Evolving Scorbunny into Raboot and Cinderace
Evolving Scorbunny into its next forms requires 125 Scorbunny candy in total: 25 candy to evolve into Raboot and an additional 100 candy for its final evolution into Cinderace.
To maximize candy acquisition, players can use Pinap Berries or designate Scorbunny as their buddy Pokémon, as this approach doubles the candy earned from captures. Additionally, transferring any surplus Scorbunny can accumulate transfer candy, which, while small in individual quantities, contributes significantly over time.
By choosing the Scorbunny route in the Galar Calling quest, players can also earn enough candy to evolve one Scorbunny directly into Cinderace. It’s prudent to select the right Scorbunny for evolution to ensure a strong entry in the Pokédex and to increase the likelihood of obtaining a Cinderace with high individual value (IV) levels.
Happy hunting! May you catch Scorbunny and enjoy its fiery evolutions in Pokémon Go!