Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Armor
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug, Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 170
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 1.4 m (4'07")
- Weight
- 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Rock dual typing.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against critical hits.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation VI
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
Generation VIII
This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days.
Its thick claws are its greatest weapons. They’re mighty enough to crack Rhyperior’s carapace.
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Generation V
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 7 | Withdraw | wat | N | — | — | 40 |
| 11 | Sand Attack | gro | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| 17 | Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 23 | Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 29 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 31 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| 38 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| 50 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 50 | Shell Smash | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 56 | Rock WreckerSTAB | roc | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
34 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Solar Blade | gra | P | 125 | 100% | 10 |
| Spikes | gro | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Skitter SmackSTAB | bug | P | 70 | 90% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
Items that wild Crustle may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Crustle
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Crustle
Crustle is a Bug and Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days. Crustle stands 1.4 m (4'07") tall and weighs 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Crustle Base Stats
Crustle has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Defense at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 45 (below average). Crustle serves as a bulky physical attacker. Crustle is slow with a base Speed of 45.
Crustle Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug and Rock-type, Crustle is weak to Water, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Poison-type attacks. This gives Crustle 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Crustle Abilities
Crustle's abilities include Sturdy, Shell Armor, Weak Armor. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Crustle Moves & Learnset
Crustle can learn 56 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 34 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Rock Wrecker (Rock, 150 power), Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power). For coverage, Crustle can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Blade (Grass).
Training Crustle
Crustle has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Crustle yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Crustle belongs to the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Crustle is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Dwebble → Crustle). Wild Crustle may be found holding Rare Bone or Hard Stone.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Crustle. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Crustle, or use the team builder to see how Crustle fits into your squad.
