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Shuckle

Shuckle

#168 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mold Pokémon

Shuckle

#168 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Mold Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Qwilfish

Heracross

Shuckle normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Shuckle sprite

Shiny

Shuckle

Mold Pokémon

#168
BugRock

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)

Abilities

SturdyGluttony

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Shuckle takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Rock

Steel

Resists

Normal

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #168
EV yield
1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
177

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Shuckle

Shuckle

#168

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Cianwood City

Smashing rocks23-2810%

-

Vermilion City

Smashing rocks32-3510%

-

Cianwood City

Cianwood City (Kirk's house)

Receive as a gift15100%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Cianwood City

Smashing rocks23-2810%

-

Vermilion City

Smashing rocks32-3510%

-

Cianwood City

Cianwood City (Kirk's house)

Receive as a gift15100%

-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Berry JuiceBerry Juice
HeartGold
100%
SoulSilver
100%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

StartBideNormalPhysical--10

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

StartConstrictNormalPhysical1010035

The foe is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed.

9EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.

14SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

22WrapNormalPhysical158520

A long body or vines are used to wrap and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.

27RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

35Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-10010

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.

40Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

48Power TrickPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack with its Defense stat.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-10010

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the foe. The fluid eliminates the effect of the foe’s ability.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

String ShotBugStatus-9540

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth. It reduces the target’s Speed stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AcupressureNormalStatus--30

The user applies pressure to stress points, sharply boosting one of its stats.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Sand TombGroundPhysical157015

The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.

Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that lowers the foe’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It 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.

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Qwilfish

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Heracross

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