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Crustle.

national dex #558 · gen V
BST 485 · bug / rock
Crustle official artwork
bugrock
#558 · gen V
Profile
HP
70
ATK
105
DEF
125
SPA
65
SPD
75
SPE
45
BST 485 · best Defense 125 · worst Speed 45 · meters scale to 200

Crustle is weak to Water, Rock, Steel and resists Normal, Poison.

Typingbugrock
AbilitiesSturdy, Shell Armor, Weak Armor
Height, weight1.4 m / 200.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsBug, Mineral
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#557dwebble
Dex position
#558 of 1025
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Crustle base stats

BST 485 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk105193339
Def125229383
SpA65121251
SpD75139273
Spe4585207
BST485bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Def

Crustle weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Rock dual typing
nor½
fir1
wat2
ele1
gra1
ice1
fig1
poi½
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Water, Rock, Steel
Resists
Normal, Poison
Immune to
nothing

Crustle abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Shell ArmorProtects against critical hits.
Weak ArmorhiddenRaises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Crustle evolution line

2 stages

Best Crustle moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockRock WreckerPHYS150
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
bugX ScissorPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
grassSolar BladePHYS125
grassSolar BeamSPEC120

Crustle moves

gen 8 · 56 moves · 14 level-up · 34 TM/HM · 8 tutor
44 moves · Crustle appears in 7 games
Fury CutterL1WithdrawL7Sand AttackL11Smack DownL17Bug BiteL23Stealth RockL28Rock SlideL29SlashL31Rock BlastL32X ScissorL38Rock PolishL44FlailL50Shell SmashL50Rock WreckerL56AttractTMBody PressTMBulldozeTMDigTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMHeavy SlamTMHyper BeamTMIron DefenseTMMeteor BeamtutorPoison JabTMProtectTMRestTMRock TombTMRoundTMSand TombTMSandstormTMShadow ClawTMSkitter SmacktutorSleep TalkTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMSolar BladeTMSpikesTMStomping TantrumTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSwords DanceTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 1
WithdrawwaterSTAT--40Level 7
Sand AttackgroundSTAT-100%15Level 11
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15Level 17
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 23
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Level 28
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Level 29
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 31
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10Level 32
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 38
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20Level 44
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 50
Shell SmashnormalSTAT--15Level 50
Rock WreckerSTABrockPHYS15090%5Level 56
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Heavy SlamsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Sand TombgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smack DownSTABrockPHYS50100%15TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Solar BladegrassPHYS125100%10TM / HM
SpikesgroundSTAT--20TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Stomping TantrumgroundPHYS75100%10Tutor

Crustle Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days.

Shield

Its thick claws are its greatest weapons. They’re mighty enough to crack Rhyperior’s carapace.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.

Generation V3 entries
Black

Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.

White

It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.

Black 2, White 2

When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.

Crustle species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorRed
ShapeArmor
HabitatUnknown
Height1.4 m (4'07")
Weight200.0 kg (440.9 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug, Mineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience170
EV yield2 Def
Regional dex numbers
National#558
Unova (BW)#064
Unova (B2W2)#116
Kalos Coastal#024
Galar#087
Isle of Armor#123
Wild held items
Rare Bone1%
1% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Hard Stone5%
5% in Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker105 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statDefense 125excellent
Speed tier45 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Crustle

Crustle is a Bug and Rock-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Crustle base stats

Crustle has a base stat total of 485, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Crustle
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