Shuckle pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

shuck: hard shell of nuts or oysters
turtle: water-based reptile

Pokedex data

National №	213
Type	Bug Rock
Species	Mold Pokémon
Height	2′0″ (0.61m)
Weight	45.2 lbs (20.5 kg)
Abilities	Gluttony Sturdy Contrary (Dream World)
Local №	166 (Gold, Silver) 168 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Tsubotsubo

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense, 1 Special Defense
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	80
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½		2					½					2				2

Shuckle stats

The base stats for Shuckle are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	20	150 - 244
Attack	10	22 - 130
Defense	230	418 - 614
Sp. Atk	10	22 - 130
Sp. Def	230	418 - 614
Speed	5	13 - 119
Total	505

Pokedex descriptions

Gold HeartGold	The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	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.
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.
LeafGreen	The BERRIES it stores in its vaselike shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

Evolution chart

Shuckle does not evolve.

Shuckle learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
1	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
1	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
7	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
13	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
19	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
25	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
31	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100
37	Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
43	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	-	-
49	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
55	Guard Split	Psychic	Status	-	-
55	Power Split	Psychic	Status	-	-

Shuckle learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-
1	Constrict	Normal	Physical	10	100
1	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
9	Encore	Normal	Status	-	100
14	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
22	Wrap	Normal	Physical	15	90
27	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
35	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100
40	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
48	Power Trick	Psychic	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Shuckle learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shuckle egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid	Poison	Special	40	100
Acupressure	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100

Shuckle learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shuckle egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acupressure	Normal	Status	-	-
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100
Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
Sweet Scent	Normal	Status	-	-
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Shuckle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95

Shuckle can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	-	100
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Shuckle is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Shuckle is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Shuckle is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
9	Venoshock	Poison	Special	65	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Sludge Wave	Poison	Special	95	100
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Shuckle is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Shuckle sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Shuckle

Gold Silver	Route 40, Burned Tower, Cianwood City, Dark Cave
Crystal	Route 40
Emerald	Altering Cave, Safari Zone
Diamond Pearl	Route 224
Platinum	Route 224
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cianwood City, Vermillion City
Black White	Route 14

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★	2
Power	★★★★	4
Skill	★★	2
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★	2
Total		15

Shuckle

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