Stats & Training
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Escavalier's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs.
Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
Escavalier Weakness
Fire moves hit Escavalier for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Escavalier's overall bulk (70/105/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Escavalier with Fire Blast (206-243%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain6-7% Fire Blast 4x206-243%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Getting Escavalier requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Karrablast. Breed this form to get Karrablast eggs (quick to hatch). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Karrablast), and Escavalier peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Escavalier to get Karrablast eggs easily using 65 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Counter, Feint Attack and 5 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Escavalier Best Moveset
Dark and Normal coverage gives Escavalier answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max HP and Attack EVs with Swarm mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Escavalier best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with Flying and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Escavalier in Black 2 & White 2
Escavalier's 2-stage line starts with Karrablast, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Black 2 & White 2
Karrablast is your first catch on the way to Escavalier. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 23-57 across 14 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KarrablastRoute 6White 2Grass Lv.23-26 RouteCommonMidAnyRoute 6White 2Grass Lv.26-29 RouteCommonMidAnyDouble grassRoute 6Black 2Grass Lv.23 RouteRareMidAnyRoute 6Black 2Grass Lv.26 RouteRareMidAnyDouble grassRoute 11White 2Grass Lv.36-39 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 11White 2Grass Lv.40-43 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 11Black 2Grass Lv.36 RouteRareLateAnyRoute 11Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteRareLateAnyDouble grassIcirrus CityWhite 2Grass Lv.54 CityUncommonPostSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusWhite 2Grass Lv.54 SwampUncommonPostAnyRoute 8White 2Grass Lv.54 RouteUncommonPostSpring/summer/autumnIcirrus CityBlack 2Grass Lv.57 CityRarePostSpring/summer/autumnMoor of IcirrusBlack 2Grass Lv.57 SwampRarePostAnyRoute 8Black 2Grass Lv.57 RouteRarePostSpring/summer/autumn
Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Escavalier C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Ironhead with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Volcarona (Fire) when using Escavalier. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Volcarona is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Escavalier won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. That's the one you want on Escavalier. Overcoat is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Shell Armor works too if your team needs something different.
Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Escavalier is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
For Black 2 & White 2, Escavalier has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Escavalier joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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