Species          Quote “The more sunlight this Pokémon bathes in, the more spicy chemicals are produced by its body, and thus the spicier its moves become.” — Capsakid's Pokédex entry[src]     C Capsakid   [Edit]   [Talk]

Capsakid is a Grass-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in the ninth generation. It evolves into Scovillain when exposed to a Fire Stone.

Physiology and Behavior

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

In the anime

Capsakid debuted in HZ052, where Roy rescued one from falling off a cliff.

Capsakid appeared in the Pokétoon short, Romantic Spice: The Legend of Capsakid.

Origin & Inspiration

Capsakid may be a combination of capsaicin (active component of chili peppers), kappa, and kid.

In-game Information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	The more sunlight this Pokémon bathes in, the more spicy chemicals are produced by its body, and thus the spicier its moves become.
Pokémon Violet	Traditional Paldean dishes can be extremely spicy because they include the shed front teeth of Capsakid among their ingredients.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	Capsakid is prone to intense mood swings, perhaps influenced by the spicy chemicals inside it. It will bite anything it takes a disliking to.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Two West Province: Area One, Asado Desert
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Two West Province: Area One, Asado Desert
Pokémon Legends: Z-A	Hyperspace Lumiose

Evolution

Capsakid	Use Fire Stone	Scovillain

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	50
Attack	62
Defense	40
Sp. Attack	62
Sp. Defense	40
Speed	50
Total	304

Moveset

Main article: Capsakid/moveset

Gallery

Render

Renders
Scarlet Violet	Legends: Z-A File:PKMNZA951-S.png

Trivia

• Capsakid is the only non-Field Egg Group Pokémon and the only Grass-type Pokémon to evolve when exposed to a Fire Stone.