Shuckle
#213 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Mold Pokémon
Shuckle
#213 in the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex • Mold Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
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
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def, 1 SpD |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 177 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Diamond
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
Pearl
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 224 Road 224 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Route 224 Road 224 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 224 Road 224 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Route 224 Road 224 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 23 | 4% | Emerald in slot 2 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Withdraw |  |  Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. |
| Start | Constrict |  |  Physical | 10 | 100 | 35 | The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed. |
| 9 | Bide | | Physical | - | - | 10 | The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken. |
| 14 | Encore | | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for two to six turns. |
| 22 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| 27 | Wrap | | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns. |
| 35 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| 40 | Gastro Acid |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability. |
| 48 | Power Trick | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | |  Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm |  | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM58 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. |
| TM70 | Flash | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball |  | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. |
| TM76 | Stealth Rock | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle. |
| TM78 | Captivate | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acupressure | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats. |
| Helping Hand | | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Knock Off |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle. |
| Mud-Slap | | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Sand Tomb | | Physical | 15 | 70 | 15 | The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns. |
| Sweet Scent | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc. |
Traits
Sturdy
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Gluttony
Ability Slot 2
Encourages the early use of a held Berry.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
