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Shuckle in Pokémon X & Y

#213 in the X and Y Pokédex • Mold Pokémon

Shuckle in the National Pokédex
Shuckle sprite

Normal

Shiny Shuckle sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Types

BugRock

Category

Mold Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

20.5 kg (45.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0213

Shuckle in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Shuckle, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #14
EV yield
1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
177

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Shuckle

#213

No evolutions

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

Route 18

Road 18

Smashing rocks444%

-

Route 18

Road 18

Smashing rocks461%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 322)

Smashing rocks574%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 322)

Smashing rocks591%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 324)

Smashing rocks574%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 324)

Smashing rocks591%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 343)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 343)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 344)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 344)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 345)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 345)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Rock)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 18

Road 18

Smashing rocks444%

-

Route 18

Road 18

Smashing rocks461%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 322)

Smashing rocks574%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 322)

Smashing rocks591%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 324)

Smashing rocks574%

-

Victory Road

Victory Road (unknown area 324)

Smashing rocks591%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 343)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 343)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 344)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 344)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 345)

Smashing rocks444%

-

Terminus Cave

Terminus Cave (unknown area 345)

Smashing rocks461%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Rock)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari., Friend must enter the Hall of Fame and meet you in the PSS. Since Nintendo Network closed in April 2024, new third-slot and Hidden Ability unlocks require local play together; earlier online unlocks remain available.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
X
100%
Y
100%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartWithdraw

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

Water--40
StartBide

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

Normal--10
StartConstrict

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

Normal1010035
StartRollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020
StartSticky Web

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.

Bug--20
5Encore

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

Normal-1005
9Wrap

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

Normal159020
12Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
16Safeguard

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

Normal--25
20Rest

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

Psychic--10
23Rock Throw

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

Rock509015
27Gastro Acid

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

Poison-10010
31Power Trick

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

Psychic--10
34Shell Smash

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Normal--15
38Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
42Bug Bite

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

Bug6010020
45Guard Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Psychic--10
45Power Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

Psychic--10
49Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
53Sticky Web

The user weaves a sticky net around the opposing team, which lowers their Speed stat upon switching into battle.

Bug--20

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM09Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM20Safeguard

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

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM23Smack Down

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

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

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM34Sludge Wave

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

Poison9510010
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.

Rock100805
TM74Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-1005
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Infestation

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

Bug2010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Acid

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Poison4010030
Acupressure

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

Normal--30
Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting-1005
Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

Normal--20
Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020
Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010
Rock Blast

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

Rock259010
Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
Sweet Scent

A sweet scent that harshly lowers opposing Pokémon’s evasiveness. This also lures wild Pokémon if used in places such as tall grass.

Normal-10020

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

After You

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Normal--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ancient Power

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

Rock601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Rock--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

String Shot

The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.

Bug-9540

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 1

It cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Gluttony

Ability Slot 2

Makes the Pokémon use a held Berry earlier than usual.

Consumes quarter-HP pinch Berries at half maximum HP or less.

Contrary(Hidden Ability)

Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.

Inverts stat changes.

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