Crustle: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk105112–172193–339

Def125130–194229–383

SpA6576–128121–251

SpD7585–139139–273

Spe4558–10685–207

Total485Higher than 62% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

BugRockshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

RockSteelWater

Resists

½×

NormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 13 types

FightingFlyingGroundBugGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 45); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+106Max97No SP65Min58Scarf159Tailwind212

At max Speed, Crustle outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Magneton Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Everything about Shell Armor →
Other Pokémon with Shell Armor 28
Mega Slowbro Shellder Cloyster Krabby Kingler Lapras Omanyte Omastar Torkoal Corphish Crawdaunt Clamperl Turtwig Grotle Torterra Oshawott Dewott Samurott Mega Scolipede Dwebble Escavalier Shelmet Hisuian Sliggoo Hisuian Goodra Turtonator Chewtle Drednaw Klawf
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Other Pokémon with Weak Armor 23
Onix Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Slugma Magcargo Galarian Corsola Skarmory Roggenrola Boldore Dwebble Garbodor Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Vullaby Mandibuzz Sinistea Polteageist Cursola Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

#0557DwebbleBugRock
1. Level 34
  #0558CrustleBugRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

1Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

1WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1.WaterStatus——40

12Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

16FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

20SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhys70100%20

24Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

28Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

32Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

38X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

44Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20

50Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.NormalStatus——15

56Rock WreckerUser cannot move next turn.RockPhys15090%5

TM / HM / TR 32

TM08Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM11Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM12Solar BladeCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassPhys125100%10

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM49Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM54Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM81Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TR10EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TR57Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR60X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TR76Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TR79Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TR99Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

Tutor 2

TutorMeteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

Biology

Crustle are highly territorial and often compete for territory; the one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle. Its thick claws are mighty enough to crack Rhyperior's carapace.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Stone Home Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red

: —

Original Unova#064Updated Unova#116Coastal Kalos#024Galar#087Isle of Armor#123

Its thick claws are its greatest weapons. They’re mighty enough to crack Rhyperior’s carapace.
Shield
This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days.
Sword
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.
Black 2 · White 2
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
White · X · Omega Ruby
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Crustle
Japanese: イワパレス
Japanese (romaji): Iwapalace
Korean: 암팰리스
Chinese (Traditional): 岩殿居蟹
Chinese (Simplified): 岩殿居蟹
French: Crabaraque
German: Castellith
Spanish: Crustle
Italian: Crustle

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Def
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 170
: Medium

Breeding

: BugMineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Dwebble: Level 34.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Potbottom Desert (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training Lowlands (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Shield 10 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 8 (Main)Static encounter · Lv 40
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 10 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Route 8 (Main)Static encounter · Lv 40
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 34–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Smashing rocks · Lv 37

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Smashing rocks · Lv 37

White 2 2 areas

Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
Seaside Cave (1F)Static encounter · Lv 42

Black 2 2 areas

Road 18Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
Seaside Cave (1F)Static encounter · Lv 42

White 1 area

Road 18Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–35

Black 1 area

Road 18Walking in dark grass · Lv 34–35

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.