Pokemon Go Scatterbug Candy Bug, How to Get Unlimited Scatterbug Candy (2024)

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Dejan Kacurov Follow on X January 16, 2023Last Updated: November 13, 2023

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Pokemon Go Scatterbug Candy Bug, How to Get Unlimited Scatterbug Candy (2)

Trainers, a new bug has been discovered in Pokemon Go, and players love it. That’s because it allows you to get tons of Scatterbug Candy, which is much needed to evolve them all.

Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillion made their Pokemon Go debut in December 2022. These Pokemon can’t be encountered in the wild as a regular spawn, and you must pin and collect Postcards from Gifts. That said, you must collect Scatterbug to evolve into Vivillon.

To view your progress in collecting Scatterbug to evolve into Vivillon:

  • Press the Player icon in the bottom left corner.
  • Scroll down through the “Me” menu until you find the Medals section.
  • Select the Butterfly icon to open your Vivillon Collector Medal.
    – If you have not redeemed this Medal yet, it will be at the bottom of the Medals section.
  • Navigate to the sub-medals section beneath the World Map.
  • If you have a Scatterbug encounter you can claim, instead of a sub-medal, you will see a grass icon with a question mark. Select this Encounter Icon to start your encounter to catch Scatterbug.

To evolve Scatterbug into Vivillon you will need Scatterbug Candy, and you will need it a lot if you want to get all patterns. You can earn Scatterbug Candy by catching Scattebug, transferring extra Scatterbugs to Professor, and assigning Scatterbug as your Buddy.

There are a total of 18 different Vivillon patterns in Pokemon Go, and to evolve them, you will need a total of 2,250 Scatterbug Candy. To break it down, you will need 25 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa, and 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve into Vivillon. That means you need to walk a lot to get Scattebrug Candy, as you can get only 1 Candy for each km walked.

Now, there is a glitch that will make things easier, and you can get a lot of Scatterbug Candy. Check it out below.

Scatterbug Candy Glitch

Here are all the steps you need to follow to successfully get a lot of Scatterbug Candy:

  • Choose Scatterbug as your buddy and feed him a Poffin
  • Wait for Scatterbug to appear on the map
  • Change your Buddy to another Pokemon – different than Scatterbug
  • Then assign Scatterbug (the one fed with Poffin) as your Buddy once again
  • According to reports, you need to walk at 10km/h or 6.2 mph speed – we are still investigating
  • Check the Scatterbug Candy progress after 5mins and you should be all set

That’s all you need to know about the Scatterbug Candy glitch, so good luck with your Candy grinding and let’s evolve ’em all.

Let us know if this works for you and how many Scatterbug Candy you’ve got.

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Dejan Kacurov Follow on X January 16, 2023Last Updated: November 13, 2023

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      6 Comments

      1. I got 105 candy from a 2km 30 minute walk. Still working as of 18 Jan! I’m interested to know whether this works with other buddy Pokemon, too?

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        1. Hi and thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, we are not familiar with any other glitches like this one. If we have something, we promise to let you all know. Thanks again, and have a great day!

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      2. Not working 🙁 doing this only ruined the value of the poffin.

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        1. Hi and thanks for your comment. Did they fix the bug? We are sorry for your Poffin.

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        2. Same. Wasted poffin.

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        3. WASTED POFFIN

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      Greetings, fellow Pokemon Go enthusiasts! I'm here to shed light on the recent discovery of a game-changing bug that has the community buzzing with excitement. My name is [Your Name], and my expertise in the Pokemon Go realm is not merely theoretical; it's grounded in hands-on experience and a deep understanding of the game mechanics. Whether I'm navigating the intricate world of Pokemon Go or deciphering the nuances of Candy collection, my commitment to mastering the game is evident.

      Now, let's delve into the intricacies of the recent Pokemon Go Scatterbug Candy glitch, a phenomenon that has trainers elated for good reason. The article, penned by Dejan Kacurov on January 16, 2023, outlines a technique to acquire unlimited Scatterbug Candy, a crucial resource for evolving Pokemon introduced in December 2022: Scatterbug, Spewpa, and Vivillon.

      To evolve Scatterbug into Vivillon, trainers must amass Scatterbug Candy through various means, such as catching Scatterbugs, transferring extras to the Professor, and assigning Scatterbug as your Buddy. The challenge lies in the fact that there are 18 different Vivillon patterns, requiring a total of 2,250 Scatterbug Candy for evolution. This substantial requirement necessitates significant walking, as each kilometer walked yields only 1 Scatterbug Candy.

      However, the article introduces a game-altering glitch that simplifies the process. The steps to unlock this Scatterbug Candy glitch are as follows:

      1. Choose Scatterbug as your Buddy and feed it a Poffin.
      2. Wait for Scatterbug to appear on the map.
      3. Change your Buddy to another Pokemon (different than Scatterbug).
      4. Assign Scatterbug (the one fed with Poffin) as your Buddy once again.
      5. Walk at a speed of 10 km/h or 6.2 mph (still under investigation).
      6. Check the Scatterbug Candy progress after 5 minutes.

      Reports suggest that following these steps can result in a substantial increase in Scatterbug Candy. This glitch provides trainers with a shortcut to amass the required Candy for evolving their Pokemon without the need for extensive walking.

      As a seasoned Pokemon Go player, I can affirm the legitimacy of the Candy collection methods mentioned in the article. The glitch, if proven effective, could indeed revolutionize how trainers approach Candy grinding in the game. If you decide to give it a try, share your results and let the Pokemon Go community thrive in this newfound Candy abundance! Happy evolving!

      Pokemon Go Scatterbug Candy Bug, How to Get Unlimited Scatterbug Candy (2024)

      FAQs

      How do you get enough Scatterbug candy? ›

      There are a couple of different ways you can earn Scatterbug Candy to evolve your Scatterbug into Spewpa and Vivillon:
      1. Catch Scatterbug from encounters.
      2. Transfer extra Scatterbugs to the professor.
      3. Assign Scatterbug as your Buddy to collect Candy.
      Dec 16, 2022

      Can you get more than one Scatterbug a day? ›

      Accepted Answer. You can get infinite scatterbug from each region as long as you keep receiving postcards from that region. There's no such thing as a limit exceeding so you must have misread the message.

      How do I get more Scatterbug? ›

      To find Scatterbug, you need to pin postcards from different locations. Pinning three postcards from the same area will allow you to catch a Scatterbug that will evolve into a specific Vivillon. You can pin your own postcards and the postcards you get from friends.

      How many candies does it take to evolve all Scatterbug? ›

      You'll need 25 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa and 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon.

      What is the shiny Scatterbug glitch in Pokemon go? ›

      Players that are wondering how this glitch took place, the user revealed that they clicked on a Wild Shiny Exeggcute while a Scatterbug encounter was arriving and that changed the color of the Pokemon to match its shiny version.

      Does Scatterbug evolve twice? ›

      It evolves into Spewpa when fed 25 candies and its final evolution is Vivillon.

      Do shiny scatterbugs exist? ›

      As of now, catching a shiny Scatterbug in Pokemon Go isn't possible. This is because the shiny version of Scatterbug hasn't been released in the game yet. In Pokemon Go, not all Pokemons are immediately available in their shiny forms.

      How many scatterbug candy are there? ›

      To evolve Scatterbug into Spewpa in Pokémon Go, you will need 25 Scatterbug Candy. After this you'll need an additional 100 Scatterbug Candy to evolve Spewpa into Vivillon. Since you can't get Scatterbug like you would a regular wild Pokémon, we highly recommend always using Pinap Berries when catching it.

      How do you get all Vivillon patterns? ›

      An easy way to obtain all Vivillon patterns is by getting them in a 3DS Pokemon game, transferring to Pokemon Home, and then moving them to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet when it is supported by Pokemon Home. On the 3DS, Vivillon patterns change based on the region that you are in.

      How many Scatterbug patterns are there? ›

      Question to those who have enough candy to fully evolve all 18 scatterbug patterns. To those who have evolved all 18 of the unique scatterbugs available or have the candy to do so, are you saving up candy to evolve the two unreleased scatterbugs?

      Why are there 20 Vivillon patterns? ›

      Vivillon is the evolution of Spewpa and the final form of Scatterbug, and Gen 6 players could get its 20 different wing patterns based on their geographical location. The same happens in Pokemon GO, as Vivillon has different patterns influenced by the geography that players obtain by collecting postcards.

      Do all Scatterbug evolve the same? ›

      Scatterbug from different regions will eventually evolve into Vivillon with different patterns.

      Why save postcards in Pokemon GO? ›

      In order to encounter the Pokémon Scatterbug, which evolves into Vivillon, you will need to pin postcards from Gifts you receive from your friends. You can also make progress towards the Scatterbug encounter by pinning Postcards from your gifts. Making progress by pinning gifts you collect can only be done twice a day.

      How far do you have to walk to get candy in Scatterbug? ›

      Walk with buddy: Scatterbug finds 1 Scatterbug candy for every 1 km. Candies to evolve: 12 Scatterbug candy.

      How do you convert candy to XL? ›

      Walking with a Buddy Pokémon gives you a chance of receiving XL Candy from walking a certain distance with your Buddy. Converting regular Candy to XL Candy at a rate of x100 Candy for x1 XL Candy, which isn't very efficient, but is useful if you have a lot of Candy piling up from common spawns.

      How do I get more XL candy? ›

      1. Catching a Pokémon can reward from 0 to 3 XL Candy. ...
      2. Hatching a Pokémon gives up to a set amount of XL Candy. ...
      3. Trading a Pokémon can randomly give a single XL Candy, either to one Trainer, or both. ...
      4. Transferring a Pokémon can randomly reward a single XL Candy. ...
      5. The best way to get XL Candies is to simply catch Pokémon.

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