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#589

Escavalier

Abilities

SwarmShell ArmorOvercoat(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 33.0 kg (72.8 lbs)
Base Exp: 173
Base Stats
HP70
Atk135
Def105
SpA60
SpD105
Spe20
BST495
EV Yield: 2 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
250344
Atk
247405
Def
193339
SpA
112240
SpD
193339
Spe
40152

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
V (Unova)
Color
Gray
Shape
Arms
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
75 (29.4%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Counter
15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
Base Experience
173
EV Yield
2 Atk
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
33.0 kg (72.8 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Bug/Steel dual typing.

nor½
fir4
wat
ele
gra¼
ice½
fig
poi0
gro
fly
psy½
bug½
roc
gho
dra½
dar½
ste½
fai½
Weak to: Fire (4x)
Resists: Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy
Immune to: Poison
Abilities
Swarm

Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

OvercoatHidden Ability

Protects against damage from weather.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries7 entries

Generation VI

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 VIII

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.

Show older entries (Gen V)

Generation V

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.

Moves (Gen 8)63 moves

Level Up

21 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Take DownnorP9085%20
1Double EdgenorP120100%15
1PeckflyP35100%35
1FlailnorP100%15
1Scary FacenorN100%10
1EndurenorN10
1Fury CutterSTABbugP4095%20
4LeernorN100%30
8Quick GuardfigN15
16Acid SpraypoiS40100%20
20HeadbuttnorP70100%15
25False SwipenorP40100%40
40Iron DefensesteN15
40Iron HeadSTABsteP80100%15
44X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15
44Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
49ReversalfigP100%15
52Swords DancenorN20
52Metal BurstSTABsteP100%10
56Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
60Fell StingerSTABbugP50100%25

TM / HM

35 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
AgilitypsyN30
AttractnorN100%15
Brutal SwingdarP60100%20
Bug BuzzSTABbugS90100%10
Close CombatfigP120100%5
Drill RungroP8095%10
EncorenorN100%5
EndurenorN10
Energy BallgraS90100%10
FacadenorP70100%20
False SwipenorP40100%40
Focus BlastfigS12070%5
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron HeadSTABsteP80100%15
MegahornSTABbugP12085%10
Poison JabpoiP80100%20
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
Razor ShellwatP7595%10
RestpsyN5
RevengefigP60100%10
ReversalfigP100%15
RoundnorS60100%15
Scary FacenorN100%10
ScreechnorN85%40
Sleep TalknorN10
Smart StrikeSTABsteP7010
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
Swords DancenorN20
TauntdarN100%20
X ScissorSTABbugP80100%15

Move Tutor

7 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Drill RungroP8095%10
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron HeadSTABsteP80100%15
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Steel BeamSTABsteS14095%5
Pokedex Numbers
National#589
Unova (BW)#095
Unova (B2W2)#156
Kalos Mountain#023
Galar#274
Isle of Armor#067
Crown Tundra#096
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

steSteel Beam140 powS
bugMegahorn120 powP
bugBug Buzz90 powS
steIron Head80 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
figClose Combat120 powP
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About Escavalier

Escavalier is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.

Escavalier Base Stats

Escavalier has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & Resistances

As a Bug and Steel-type, Escavalier is weak to Fire (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Grass (¼x), Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Escavalier 1 weakness, 9 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 & 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).

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