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.
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
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 |
In X & Y, Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (122-144%). Gastrodon's Scald also KOs at 86-101%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO Pursuit25-29% Crunch49-58% Superpower49-58% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse55-65% Scald 2x111-130%KO Blizzard50-59% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x64-76% U Turn56-65% Superpower63-75% Knock Off34-41% | ||
X & Y 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 68 partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Counter, Curse and 7 more.
X & Y Crustle Best Moveset
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Crustle's real targets. White Herb provides a one-time stat drop reset while max Attack and Speed EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sturdy ties it together.
Best Build
Crustle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- X Scissor
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Spikes
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 X & Y
No wild encounters for Crustle. The 2-stage line runs through Dwebble, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 34 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Crustle in X & Y
Dwebble is your first catch on the way to Crustle. You'll find rock smash encounters from Lv. 13-25 across 12 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch DwebbleAmbrette TownXSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 CityCommonEarlyAmbrette TownYSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 CityCommonEarlyCyllage CityYSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 CityCommonEarlyCyllage CityXSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 CityCommonEarlyRoute 8YSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyRoute 8XSmashing rocks Lv.13-15 RouteCommonEarlyGlittering Cave - 1FYSmashing rocks Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyGlittering Cave - 1FXSmashing rocks Lv.15-17 CaveCommonEarlyAzure BayXSmashing rocks Lv.23-25 WaterCommonMidAzure BayYSmashing rocks Lv.23-25 WaterCommonMidRoute 12YSmashing rocks Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidRoute 12XSmashing rocks Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMid
Step 2Crustle ✓
Crustle Guide
In X & Y, Crustle has a 475 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shellsmash with White Herb 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 X & Y, Crustle fills the balanced 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 X & Y, the core moveset is Shellsmash, Xscissor, Earthquake, and Rock Slide. Shellsmash leads at 20% usage. This set covers the balanced 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