No. 0589
Escavalier
Cavalry Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
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.
Base stats
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 Atk.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Type matchups
BugSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance
Weak to
Resists
Immune to
Takes normal damage from 8 types
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 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Escavalier outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on ShowdownSmogon · 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
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →This Pokémon cannot be struck by a .
Everything about Shell Armor →This Pokémon is to , Sandstorm damage, and Effect Spore.
Everything about Overcoat →
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Smogon · Showdown On Showdown
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
Evolution
#0588KarrablastBug- Trade for Shelmet
#0589EscavalierBugSteel
Moves
Level up 21
| 1 | Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100% | 15 |
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| 1 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Fell StingerRaises user's Attack by 3 if this KOes the target. | Bug | Phys | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | FlailMore power the less HP the user has left. | Normal | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160. | Bug | Phys | 40 | 95% | 20 |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | PeckNo additional effect. | Phys | 35 | 100% | 35 | |
| 1 | Quick GuardProtects allies from priority attacks this turn. | Fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 1 | Take DownHas 1/4 recoil. | Normal | Phys | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 12 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| 16 | Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2. | Poison | Spec | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 20 | Headbutt30% chance to make the target flinch. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 24 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 32 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 40 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 44 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| 52 | Metal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage. | Steel | Phys | — | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM / TR 35
| TM08 | Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Spec | 150 | 90% | 5 |
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| TM09 | Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| TM16 | ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 |
| TM21 | RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM24 | SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target. | Normal | Spec | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM26 | Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM28 | Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt. | Grass | Spec | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves. | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM39 | FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed. | Normal | Phys | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM42 | RevengePower doubles if user is damaged by the target. | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn. | Normal | Spec | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM83 | Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Water | Phys | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| TM94 | False SwipeAlways leaves the target with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100% | 40 |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy. | Steel | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| TM97 | Brutal SwingNo additional effect. Hits adjacent Pokémon. | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| TR00 | Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2. | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TR12 | AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2. | Psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| TR20 | SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR21 | ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100% | 15 |
| TR26 | EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move. | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TR28 | MegahornNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| TR30 | EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns. | Normal | Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TR37 | TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns. | Dark | Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR46 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TR53 | Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| TR57 | Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target. | Poison | Phys | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TR60 | X-ScissorNo additional effect. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR61 | Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Bug | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR64 | Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Fighting | Spec | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| TR65 | Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1. | Grass | Spec | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| TR74 | Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch. | Steel | Phys | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR87 | Drill RunHigh critical hit ratio. | Ground | Phys | 80 | 95% | 10 |
Tutor 1
| Tutor | Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP. | Steel | Spec | 140 | 95% | 5 |
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Biology
After meeting a Shelmet, Karrablast will steal its shell and craft a set of armor out of it. 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.
Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.
Polls & views
- Official vote, Japan#420 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday
Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.
Pokédex entries
- Cavalry Pokémon
- Unova · Black & White
- Color
- Gray
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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.
ShieldThey use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.
SwordWearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega RubyThese Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.
White · Y · Alpha SapphireThey fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.
Black
Names around the world
- English
- Escavalier
- Japanese
- シュバルゴ
- Japanese (romaji)
- Chevargo
- Korean
- 슈바르고
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 騎士蝸牛
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 骑士蜗牛
- French
- Lançargot
- German
- Cavalanzas
- Spanish
- Escavalier
- Italian
- Escavalier
Sprites
Artwork and 3D models
Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V
Training
- 2 Atk
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- 70
- 173
- Medium
Breeding
- Bug
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Evolves from Karrablast: Trade for Shelmet.
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas
- Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
- Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 7 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
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.