Shuckle
Shuckle is a Bug/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0213 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug Rock |
| Species | Mold Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 20.5 kg (45.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy 2. Gluttony Contrary (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0166 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0168 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0232 (Black 2/White 2) 0014 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0227 (Sword/Shield) 0170 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense, 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 177 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | 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
- Shuckle does not evolve.
Shuckle changes
- In Generation 3, Shuckle does not have the Gluttony ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Shuckle has a base experience yield of 80.
- In Generations 2-7, Shuckle has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid. |
|---|---|
| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. |
| LeafGreen | The BERRIES it stores in its vaselike shell decompose and become a gooey liquid. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices. |
| HeartGold | The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid. |
| SoulSilver | It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. |
| Black White |
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice. |
| X | The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice. |
| Y | It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sword | It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still. |
| Shield | The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It stores berries in its shell. The berries mix with its body fluids to become delicious juices. |
Moves learned by Shuckle
Moves learnt by level up
Shuckle does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Shuckle does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shuckle cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shuckle learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
| 5 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 10 | Struggle Bug | Bug | 50 | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 25 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 30 | Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Guard Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Power Split | Psychic | — | — | |
| 40 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 45 | Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Sticky Web | Bug | — | — | |
| 55 | Power Trick | Psychic | — | — | |
| 60 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 65 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Shuckle learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shuckle gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| Acupressure | Normal | — | — | |
| Covet | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Final Gambit | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | |
| Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shuckle is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Shuckle sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Shuckle
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 40, Burned Tower, Cianwood City, Dark Cave |
|---|---|
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Altering Cave, Safari Zone |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 224 |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Cianwood City, Vermilion City |
| Black White |
Route 14 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Seaside Cave |
| X Y |
Route 18, Terminus Cave, Victory Road |
| 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 Shield |
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins, Galar Mine No. 2, Ballimere Lake |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Shuckle questions
- What is a good moveset for Shuckle?
- Where Can I Get Berry Juice?
- Is there any way to do even more damage?
- Sturdy or Contrary for Shuckle?
- Would a Set Damage Move KO a Pokemon with Sturdy?
- Can Shuckle still make RC in the PC?
- Why doesn't Shuckle learn Body Press?
- Is this a bad way to use Shuckle?
- Rampardos or Shuckle for a Trick Room team?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Shuckle |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ツボツボ (Tsubotsubo) |
| German | Pottrott |
| French | Caratroc |
| Italian | Shuckle |
| Spanish | Shuckle |
| Korean | 단단지 (dandanji) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 壶壶 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 壺壺 |
| English |
Mold Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | はっこうポケモン |
| German | Schimmel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Pourri |
| Italian | Pokémon Muffa |
| Spanish | Pokémon Moho |
| Korean | 발효포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 发酵宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 發酵寶可夢 |
Name origin
- shuck
- hard shell of nuts or oysters
- turtle
- water-based reptile