Crustle
Crustle is a Bug/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0558 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Rock |
| Species | Stone Home Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 200.0 kg (440.9 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Shell Armor Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0064 (Black/White) 0116 (Black 2/White 2) 0024 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0087 (Sword/Shield) 0123 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug, Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 70 | 250 | 344 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Defense | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Sp. Def | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Crustle changes
- In Generations 5-6, Crustle has a base Attack of 95.
- In Generations 5-6, Crustle has a base experience yield of 166.
- In Generations 5-7, Crustle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle. |
|---|---|
| White | It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle. |
| Sword | This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days. |
| Shield | Its thick claws are its greatest weapons. They’re mighty enough to crack Rhyperior’s carapace. |
Moves learned by Crustle
Moves learnt by level up
Crustle does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Crustle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Crustle cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Crustle learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug |  | 40 | 95 |
| 1 | Sand Attack | Ground |  | — | 100 |
| 1 | Smack Down | Rock | | 50 | 100 |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | | — | — |
| 12 | Bug Bite | Bug | | 60 | 100 |
| 16 | Flail | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 20 | Slash | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 24 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 28 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 32 | Rock Blast | Rock | | 25 | 90 |
| 38 | X-Scissor | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 44 | Rock Polish | Rock | | — | — |
| 50 | Shell Smash | Normal | | — | — |
| 56 | Rock Wrecker | Rock | | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Crustle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Crustle gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block | Normal | | — | — |
| Counter | Fighting | | — | 100 |
| Curse | Ghost | | — | — |
| Knock Off | Dark | | 65 | 100 |
| Night Slash | Dark | | 70 | 100 |
| Wide Guard | Rock | | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Crustle can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock |  | 120 | 90 |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Crustle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | | 150 | 90 |
| 11 | Solar Beam | Grass | | 120 | 100 |
| 12 | Solar Blade | Grass | | 125 | 100 |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | | 80 | 100 |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | | 75 | 90 |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | | — | — |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | | 60 | 95 |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | | 35 | 85 |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | | 25 | 90 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | | 70 | 100 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | | 60 | 100 |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Crustle is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | | — | — |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | | 100 | 100 |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | | — | — |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | | 80 | 100 |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | | 100 | 80 |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | | — | — |
| 79 | Heavy Slam | Steel | | — | 100 |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | | 80 | 100 |
Crustle sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
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— |
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— |
| Shiny |
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— | — | — |
Where to find Crustle
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Route 18 |
|---|---|
| X Y |
Evolve Dwebble |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Mirage Spots |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Axew's Eye |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Crustle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | イワパレス (Iwapalace) |
| German | Castellith |
| French | Crabaraque |
| Italian | Crustle |
| Spanish | Crustle |
| Korean | 암팰리스 (ampaelliseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 岩殿居蟹 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 岩殿居蟹 |
| English |
Stone Home Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | いわやどポケモン |
| German | Felshaus-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Lapidicole |
| Italian | Pokémon Scogliocasa |
| Spanish | Pokémon Casarroca |
| Korean | 바위집포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 岩居宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 岩居寶可夢 |
Name origin
- crust
- solid layer of the Earth
- castle
- large fortress