Stats & Training
Crustle's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.
When its boulder is broken in battles for territory, it feels unsure and begins to weaken.
Crustle Weakness
Type-wise, Crustle takes extra damage from Water, Rock, and Steel. Crustle's physical bulk (base 125 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x46-54% Water Gun 2x33-39% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x36-44% Water Gun 2x33-39% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x64-76% Magnet Bomb 2x22-26% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x38-46% Rock Tomb 2x33-40% Smack Down 2x27-33% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Psyduck builds →Water Pulse 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x33-40% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x36-43% Water Pulse 2x44-53% Water Gun 2x31-36% Aqua Jet 2x19-23% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x62-74% Magnet Bomb 2x22-26% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Smack Down 2x25-29% Rock Blast 2x15-18% | ||
Psyduck Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Psyduck builds →Aqua Tail 2x37-44% Water Pulse 2x44-53% Water Gun 2x29-35% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Panpour builds →Scald 2x50-59% Brine 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x18-22% Water Gun 2x27-32% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x32-38% Water Pulse 2x42-50% Water Gun 2x29-35% Aqua Jet 2x20-24% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x50-60% Iron Head 2x39-47% Rock Slide 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x30-37% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x26-31% Metal Claw 2x22-26% Rollout 2x10-12% | ||
 Azumarill Water | C | |
Obtain MethodFloccesy Ranch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Azumarill builds →Aqua Tail 2x37-44% Surf 2x59-70% Bubble Beam 2x44-52% Bubble 2x29-34% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x77-91% Mirror Shot 2x62-73% Magnet Bomb 2x19-23% | ||
 Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x37-44% Gear Grind 2x22-26% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x49-58% Metal Claw 2x32-39% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x51-60% Iron Head 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x31-36% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x32-39% Mirror Shot 2x25-30% Metal Claw 2x21-26% Rollout 2x9-11% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x76-90% Mirror Shot 2x64-75% Magnet Bomb 2x20-24% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Klink builds →Mirror Shot 2x36-43% Gear Grind 2x21-26% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x50-60% Smack Down 2x42-50% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x49-58% Metal Claw 2x31-37% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x50-60% Iron Head 2x40-48% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x31-37% Mirror Shot 2x26-31% Metal Claw 2x21-25% Rollout 2x9-11% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x77-91% Mirror Shot 2x63-74% Magnet Bomb 2x21-25% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill's Earthquake hits Crustle for 41-48%. Terrakion deals 79-94% with Stone Edge.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit16-19% Crunch32-38% Superpower32-38% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Excadrill builds →Earthquake41-48% Rapid Spin7-8% Rock Slide 2x41-48% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Terrakion builds →Close Combat47-56% Stone Edge 2x79-94% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Politoed builds →Scald 2x61-71% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Crustle is the evolved form of Dwebble. Breeding produces Dwebble eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Dwebble gave Crustle the biggest boost in Defense (+40), bringing the total to 475 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crustle to get Dwebble eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Counter, Curse and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Crustle Best Moveset
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Crustle's real targets. Custapberry provides extra utility while max HP and Attack EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sturdy ties it together.
Best Build
Crustle best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- X Scissor
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Block and Counter give Crustle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Crustle in Black 2 & White 2
A handful of locations for Crustle with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Crustle in Black 2 & White 2
To get Crustle, start by catching Dwebble through walking encounters at Lv. 19-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
- Step 1Catch DwebbleDesert Resort - DesertBlack 2Grass Lv.19-21 Desert10%MidAnyDesert Resort - DesertWhite 2Grass Lv.19-21 Desert10%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceBlack 2Grass Lv.19-21 Desert10%MidAnyDesert Resort - EntranceWhite 2Grass Lv.19-21 Desert10%MidAny
Step 2Crustle ✓Route 18Black 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 18White 2Grass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 18Black 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 18White 2Grass Lv.65 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
Crustle Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Crustle has a 475 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. It works best as a hazard setter. Xscissor with Custapberry is the standard set.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Crustle. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Weak Armor can work in specific setups. Shell Armor is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black 2 & White 2, Crustle fills the hazard setter role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Xscissor, Stealth Rock, Spikes, and Earthquake. Xscissor leads at 23% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Crustle has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves