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Shuckle.

national dex #213 · gen II
BST 505 · bug / rock
Shuckle official artwork
bugrock
#213 · gen II
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HP
20
ATK
10
DEF
230
SPA
10
SPD
230
SPE
5
BST 505 · best Defense 230 · worst Speed 5 · meters scale to 200

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

Typingbugrock
AbilitiesSturdy, Gluttony, Contrary
Height, weight0.6 m / 20.5 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsBug
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Shuckle base stats

BST 505 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP20150244
Atk1022130
Def230418614
SpA1022130
SpD230418614
Spe513119
BST505bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Def, 1 SpD

Shuckle 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

Shuckle 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.
GluttonyMakes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
ContraryhiddenInverts stat changes.

Best Shuckle moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
rockRock SlidePHYS75
bugSkitter SmackPHYS70
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
steelSteel RollerPHYS130
groundEarthquakePHYS100
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95
groundEarth PowerSPEC90

Shuckle moves

gen 8 · 93 moves · 17 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 13 egg · 19 tutor
56 moves · Shuckle appears in 13 games
WithdrawL1Struggle BugL12EncoreL14Rock ThrowL23SafeguardL23WrapL27RestL37RolloutL37Rock SlideL40Gastro AcidL45Bug BiteL49Sticky WebL53Guard SplitL55Power SplitL55Power TrickL55Stone EdgeL60Shell SmashL65AcideggAcupressureeggAttractTMBody SlamTMBulldozeTMCoveteggDefense CurleggDigTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFinal GambiteggGyro BallTMHelping HandeggInfestationeggIron DefenseTMKnock OffeggMeteor BeamtutorMud ShotTMProtectTMReversalTMRock BlasteggRock TombTMRoundTMSand TombeggSandstormTMSkitter SmacktutorSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSnoreTMStealth RockTMSteel RollertutorSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSweet ScenteggToxiceggVenoshockTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
WithdrawwaterSTAT--40Level 1
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20Level 12
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5Level 14
Rock ThrowSTABrockPHYS5090%15Level 23
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25Level 23
WrapnormalPHYS1590%20Level 27
RestpsychicSTAT--5Level 37
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20Level 37
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Level 40
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Level 45
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Level 49
Sticky WebbugSTAT--20Level 53
Power TrickpsychicSTAT--10Level 55
Guard SplitpsychicSTAT--10Level 55
Power SplitpsychicSTAT--10Level 55
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5Level 60
Shell SmashnormalSTAT--15Level 65
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Gyro BallsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
InfestationSTABbugSPEC20100%20TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ReversalfightingPHYS-100%15TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SafeguardnormalSTAT--25TM / HM
Sand TombgroundPHYS3585%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WavepoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Struggle BugSTABbugSPEC50100%20TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10TM / HM
VenoshockpoisonSPEC65100%10TM / HM
AcidpoisonSPEC40100%30Egg
AcupressurenormalSTAT--30Egg
CovetnormalPHYS60100%25Egg
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Egg
Final GambitfightingSPEC-100%5Egg
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Egg
InfestationSTABbugSPEC20100%20Egg
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Egg
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Egg
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10Egg
Sand TombgroundPHYS3585%15Egg
Sweet ScentnormalSTAT-100%20Egg
ToxicpoisonSTAT-90%10Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Bug BiteSTABbugPHYS60100%20Tutor
Defense CurlnormalSTAT--40Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Mud SlapgroundSPEC20100%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
RolloutSTABrockPHYS3090%20Tutor
Skitter SmackSTABbugPHYS7090%10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
Steel RollersteelPHYS130100%5Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor

Shuckle Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

Shield

The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

Generation VI3 entries
X

The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

Y

It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

Black 2, White 2

The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

HeartGold

The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

SoulSilver

It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

SHUCKLE quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

Emerald

A SHUCKLE hides under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its shell while eating stored berries. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

FireRed

It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

LeafGreen

The BERRIES it stores in its vaselike shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

Silver

It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

Crystal

The fluid secreted by its toes carves holes in rocks for nesting and can be mixed with BERRIES to make a drink.

Shuckle species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorYellow
ShapeArmor
HabitatMountain
Height0.6 m (1'12")
Weight20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium Slow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsBug
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience177
EV yield1 Def, 1 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#213
Johto#166
Johto (HGSS)#168
Unova (B2W2)#232
Kalos Mountain#014
Galar#227
Crown Tundra#170
Wild held items
Berry Juice100% / 5%
100% in FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire · 5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Oran Berry100%
100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread10 Atk / 10 SpA
Best statDefense 230exceptional
Speed tier5 Speslow
Defensive load3 weak / 2 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Shuckle

Shuckle is a Bug and Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. Shuckle stands 0.6 m (1'12") tall and weighs 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Shuckle base stats

Shuckle has a base stat total of 505, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 230 (exceptional), while its lowest is Speed at 5 (poor). Shuckle is slow with a base Speed of 5.

Shuckle weaknesses and resistances

As a Bug and Rock-type, Shuckle is weak to Water, Rock, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Poison-type attacks. This gives Shuckle 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Shuckle abilities

Shuckle's abilities include Sturdy, Gluttony, Contrary. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Gluttony makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP. Its Hidden Ability is Contrary, which inverts stat changes.

Shuckle moves and learnset

Shuckle can learn 93 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 19 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Rock Slide (Rock, 75 power), Skitter Smack (Bug, 70 power). For coverage, Shuckle can learn Steel Roller (Steel), Earthquake (Ground), Sludge Wave (Poison).

Training Shuckle

Shuckle has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Shuckle yields 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a medium slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shuckle belongs to the Bug egg group. Wild Shuckle may be found holding Berry Juice or Oran Berry.

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

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