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.
These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.
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 |
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X & Y 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 68 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Counter, Drill Run and 6 more.
X & Y Escavalier Best Moveset
Shellarmor helps Escavalier stick around while dealing real damage. Assault Vest for a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed, max Attack without Speed 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 Defense
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- X Scissor
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
Recommended Teammates
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Escavalier in X & Y
A trade step sits in Escavalier's 2-stage line from Karrablast. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Karrablast shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Escavalier in X & Y
The path to Escavalier starts with Karrablast at Lv. 30-47 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KarrablastRoute 14XGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidNear waterRoute 14XGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidRoute 14YGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidNear waterRoute 14YGrass Lv.30 RouteRareMidRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostNear waterRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostYellow FlowerRoute 19YGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostPurple flowersRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostNear waterRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostYellow FlowerRoute 19XGrass Lv.47 RouteRarePostPurple flowers
Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier Guide
For X & Y, we rate Escavalier C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Ironhead with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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.
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