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Karrablast
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 200 (78.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Bug
- Hatch Counter
- 15 cycles (~4,096 steps)
- Base Experience
- 63
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.5 m (1'08")
- Weight
- 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Generation VI
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
Generation VIII
Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve.
It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents.
Show older entries (Gen V)
Generation V
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet.
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | fly | P | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 4 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 8 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 13 | Fury CutterSTAB | bug | P | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 16 | Acid Spray | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Headbutt | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 25 | False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 32 | Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 40 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 40 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 49 | Flail | nor | P | — | 100% | 15 |
| 52 | Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 56 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
TM / HM
23 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Bug BuzzSTAB | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| False Swipe | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| MegahornSTAB | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| X ScissorSTAB | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
Egg Moves
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Counter | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| MegahornSTAB | bug | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Night Slash | dar | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Slash | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
7 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug BiteSTAB | bug | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Drill Run | gro | P | 80 | 95% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Karrablast
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Karrablast
Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve. Karrablast stands 0.5 m (1'08") tall and weighs 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Karrablast Base Stats
Karrablast has a base stat total of 315, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 75 (average), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 40 (below average). Karrablast is average speed with a base Speed of 60.
Karrablast Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Bug-type, Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting, Ground-type attacks. This gives Karrablast 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Karrablast Abilities
Karrablast's abilities include Shed Skin, Swarm, No Guard. Shed Skin has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.. Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its Hidden Ability is No Guard, which ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Karrablast Moves & Learnset
Karrablast can learn 53 moves in Generation 8, including 15 by leveling up, 23 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Megahorn (Bug, 120 power), Bug Buzz (Bug, 90 power), X Scissor (Bug, 80 power), Bug Bite (Bug, 60 power). For coverage, Karrablast can learn Double Edge (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Energy Ball (Grass).
Training Karrablast
Karrablast has a capture rate of 200 (78.4%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Karrablast yields 1 Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 4,096 steps to hatch from an Egg. Karrablast belongs to the Bug egg group. Karrablast is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Karrablast → Escavalier).
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Karrablast. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Karrablast, or use the team builder to see how Karrablast fits into your squad.
