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.
They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.
It charges its enemies, lances at the ready. An image of one of its duels is captured in a famous painting of Escavalier clashing with Sirfetch’d.
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 8 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, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
In Sword & Shield, Incineroar can KO Escavalier with Flare Blitz (221-261%). Cinderace's High Jump Kick hits Escavalier for 48-56%.
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Incineroar builds →Knock Off30-36% Flare Blitz 4x221-261%KO | ||
 Cinderace Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Cinderace builds →High Jump Kick48-56% U Turn13-15% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 47 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Counter, Knock Off and 2 more.
Sword & Shield Escavalier Best Moveset
Overcoat helps Escavalier stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max HP and Attack EVs for the right balance, and Megahorn as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Escavalier best EVs are Attack and HP
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Knock Off
- Razor Shell
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Razor Shell
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Escavalier in Sword & Shield
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 Sword & Shield
Karrablast is your first catch on the way to Escavalier. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-65 across 60 total spots in the chain.
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Escavalier Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Escavalier B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Ironhead with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, run Ironhead, Megahorn, Knock Off, and Razorshell on Escavalier. Ironhead is the most common pick at 25% usage. Megahorn provides reliable STAB damage.
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