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Escavalier.

national dex #589 · gen V
BST 495 · bug / steel
Escavalier official artwork
bugsteel
#589 · gen V
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HP
70
ATK
135
DEF
105
SPA
60
SPD
105
SPE
20
BST 495 · best Attack 135 · worst Speed 20 · meters scale to 200

Escavalier is weak to Fire and resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.

Typingbugsteel
AbilitiesSwarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Height, weight1.0 m / 33.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Dex position
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Escavalier base stats

BST 495 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk135247405
Def105193339
SpA60112240
SpD105193339
Spe2040152
BST495bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Escavalier weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Bug / Steel dual typing
nor½
fir4
wat1
ele1
gra¼
ice½
fig1
poi0
gro1
fly1
psy½
bug½
roc1
gho1
dra½
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Fire (4x)
Resists
Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
Poison

Escavalier abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SwarmStrengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorProtects against critical hits.
OvercoathiddenProtects against damage from weather.

Escavalier evolution line

2 stages

Best Escavalier moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
steelSteel BeamSPEC140
bugMegahornPHYS120
bugBug BuzzSPEC90
steelIron HeadPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fightingClose CombatPHYS120

Escavalier moves

gen 8 · 63 moves · 21 level-up · 35 TM/HM · 7 tutor
47 moves · Escavalier appears in 7 games
Double EdgeL1EndureL1FlailL1Fury CutterL1PeckL1Scary FaceL1Take DownL1LeerL4Quick GuardL8Acid SprayL16HeadbuttL20False SwipeL25Iron DefenseL40Iron HeadL40Bug BuzzL44X ScissorL44ReversalL49Metal BurstL52Swords DanceL52Giga ImpactL56Fell StingerL60AgilityTMAttractTMBrutal SwingTMClose CombatTMDrill RunTMEncoreTMEnergy BallTMFacadeTMFocus BlastTMGiga DrainTMHyper BeamTMMegahornTMPoison JabTMProtectTMRain DanceTMRazor ShellTMRestTMRevengeTMRoundTMScreechTMSleep TalkTMSmart StrikeTMSnoreTMSteel BeamtutorSubstituteTMTauntTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 1
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Level 1
PeckflyingPHYS35100%35Level 1
FlailnormalPHYS-100%15Level 1
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 1
EndurenormalSTAT--10Level 1
Fury CutterSTABbugPHYS4095%20Level 1
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 4
Quick GuardfightingSTAT--15Level 8
Acid SpraypoisonSPEC40100%20Level 16
HeadbuttnormalPHYS70100%15Level 20
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40Level 25
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Level 40
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15Level 40
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15Level 44
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10Level 44
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15Level 49
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20Level 52
Metal BurstSTABsteelPHYS-100%10Level 52
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5Level 56
Fell StingerSTABbugPHYS50100%25Level 60
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Brutal SwingdarkPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bug BuzzSTABbugSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
Drill RungroundPHYS8095%10TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
False SwipenormalPHYS40100%40TM / HM
Focus BlastfightingSPEC12070%5TM / HM
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
MegahornSTABbugPHYS12085%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
Razor ShellwaterPHYS7595%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RevengefightingPHYS60100%10TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Smart StrikeSTABsteelPHYS70-10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
X ScissorSTABbugPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Drill RungroundPHYS8095%10Tutor
Giga DraingrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Steel BeamSTABsteelSPEC14095%5Tutor

Escavalier Pokédex entries

3 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.

Shield

It charges its enemies, lances at the ready. An image of one of its duels is captured in a famous painting of Escavalier clashing with Sirfetch’d.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.

Generation V3 entries
Black

They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.

White

These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.

Black 2, White 2

Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.

Escavalier species data

gen V species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationV (Unova)
ColorGray
ShapeArms
HabitatUnknown
Height1.0 m (3'03")
Weight33.0 kg (72.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate75 (29.4%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter15 cycles, 4,096 steps
Base experience173
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#589
Unova (BW)#095
Unova (B2W2)#156
Kalos Mountain#023
Galar#274
Isle of Armor#067
Crown Tundra#096
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBulky physical attacker135 Atk / 60 SpA
Best statAttack 135excellent
Speed tier20 Speslow
Defensive load1 weak / 8 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty75 / 255moderate, about 29.4% per ball

About Escavalier

Escavalier is a Bug and Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region. Escavalier stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 33.0 kg (72.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Escavalier base stats

Escavalier has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 135 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 20 (poor). Escavalier serves as a bulky physical attacker. Escavalier is slow with a base Speed of 20.

Escavalier weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Steel-type, Escavalier is weak to Fire (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Escavalier 1 weakness, 8 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Escavalier abilities

Escavalier's abilities include Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Overcoat, which protects against damage from weather.

Escavalier moves and learnset

Escavalier can learn 63 moves in Generation 8, including 21 by leveling up, 35 via TM/HM, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Megahorn (Bug, 120 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), Iron Head (Steel, 80 power). For coverage, Escavalier can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Escavalier

Escavalier has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Escavalier yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Escavalier belongs to the Bug egg group. Escavalier is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Karrablast → Escavalier).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Escavalier. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Escavalier, or use the team builder to see how Escavalier fits into your squad.

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