Karrablast
Karrablast is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0588 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Clamping Pokémon |
| Height | 0.5 m (1′08″) |
| Weight | 5.9 kg (13.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Swarm 2. Shed Skin No Guard (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0094 (Black/White) 0155 (Black 2/White 2) 0022 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0273 (Sword/Shield) 0066 (The Isle of Armor) 0095 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 63 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Total | 315 | 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
Karrablast changes
- In Generations 5-7, Karrablast has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet. |
|---|---|
| White | When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet. |
| X Omega Ruby |
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet. |
| Sword | Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve. |
| Shield | It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents. |
Moves learned by Karrablast
Moves learnt by level up
Karrablast does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Karrablast does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Karrablast cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Karrablast learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 4 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 8 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 16 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 20 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 24 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 44 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 48 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Karrablast learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Karrablast gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Karrablast is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Karrablast is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 30 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 60 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 87 | Drill Run | Ground | 80 | 95 |
Karrablast sprites
Where to find Karrablast
| Black White |
Route 6, 11 |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 6, 8, 11, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
| X Y |
Route 14, 19 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Route 7, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus, Old Cemetery |
| Shield | Route 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus, Old Cemetery |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Karrablast questions
Other languages
| English | Karrablast |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カブルモ (Kaburumo) |
| German | Laukaps |
| French | Carabing |
| Italian | Karrablast |
| Spanish | Karrablast |
| Korean | 딱정곤 (ttakjeonggon) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 盖盖虫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蓋蓋蟲 |
| English |
Clamping Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かぶりつきポケモン |
| German | Schnappbiss-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Carabe |
| Italian | Pokémon Addentatore |
| Spanish | Pokémon Bocado |
| Korean | 덥석물기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 啃咬宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 啃咬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- scarab
- a species of beetle
- blast
- an explosion

