Stats & Training
Shuckle's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The mixed lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
Shuckle Weakness
Water, Rock, and Steel moves hit Shuckle for super-effective damage. Shuckle's overall bulk (20/230/230) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| 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)
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x34-41% Rock Throw 2x39-48% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x27-34% Water Gun 2x23-27% Aqua Jet 2x27-34% Rollout 2x23-27% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x27-34% Rollout 2x16-20% | ||
 Panpour Water | D | |
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 Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x34-41% Water Gun 2x23-27% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x35-43% Rock Throw 2x35-43% | ||
Tirtouga WaterRock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Tirtouga builds →Ancient Power 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x20-24% Aqua Jet 2x24-31% Rollout 2x20-24% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Omanyte builds →Water Gun 2x24-31% Rollout 2x14-18% | ||
Panpour Water | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Panpour builds →Scald 2x35-43% Water Gun 2x20-24% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Oshawott builds →Razor Shell 2x35-43% Water Pulse 2x31-37% Water Gun 2x24-31% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x27-32% Rock Tomb 2x39-48% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x30-38% Rock Tomb 2x39-48% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Omanyte builds →Rock Tomb 2x21-27% Water Gun 2x27-32% Rollout 2x13-16% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x27-33% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Rock Throw 2x35-43% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Omanyte builds →Scald 2x44-52% Brine 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x24-29% Water Gun 2x24-29% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Kabuto builds →Scald 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Aqua Jet 2x24-29% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Ferroseed builds →Mirror Shot 2x17-22% Metal Claw 2x22-26% Rollout 2x9-12% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Aerodactyl builds →Ancient Power 2x29-35% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x32-39% Rock Tomb 2x43-52% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x22-26% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% | ||
 Klink Steel | D | |
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x46-55% Flash Cannon 2x46-55% Metal Claw 2x29-36% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Ferroseed builds →Flash Cannon 2x20-24% Mirror Shot 2x16-20% Metal Claw 2x20-24% Rollout 2x8-11% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Slide 2x46-55% Ancient Power 2x26-32% Rock Tomb 2x39-47% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Shieldon builds →Flash Cannon 2x26-32% Rock Slide 2x26-32% Ancient Power 2x22-28% Rock Tomb 2x22-28% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Klink builds →Flash Cannon 2x29-36% Mirror Shot 2x22-28% Gear Grind 2x22-28% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x46-54% Flash Cannon 2x46-54% Metal Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Ferroseed builds →Iron Head 2x30-36% Flash Cannon 2x20-25% Mirror Shot 2x18-22% Metal Claw 2x20-25% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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Damage vs Shuckle View Shieldon builds →Iron Head 2x27-33% Flash Cannon 2x27-33% Rock Slide 2x27-33% Ancient Power 2x20-25% | ||
Klink Steel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Klink builds →Flash Cannon 2x30-36% Mirror Shot 2x24-29% Gear Grind 2x20-25% | ||
 Pawniard DarkSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Pawniard builds →Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Metal Claw 2x30-36% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion deals 52-61% with Stone Edge.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChopleberry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit11-13% Crunch21-25% Superpower21-25% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Excadrill builds →Earthquake27-32% Rapid Spin5-5% Rock Slide 2x27-32% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Terrakion builds →Close Combat31-37% Stone Edge 2x52-61% | ||
 Politoed Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Shuckle View Politoed builds →Scald 2x32-38% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Shuckle. Plenty of partners through one egg group, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. It's got 9 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Shuckle easily with 65 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid, Acupressure, Final Gambit and 6 more to offspring.
Black & White Shuckle Best Moveset
Lead with Shuckle, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Sturdy and Leftovers buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Shuckle best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Protect
Moves
Without breeding, Shuckle misses out on Acid and Acupressure. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Rock Slide, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black & White Shuckle Locations
Shuckle tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in endgame routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Shuckle in Black & White
Which version you're playing matters for Shuckle. 4 walking spots at Lv. 49-59 spread across Black and White, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Shuckle Guide
In Black & White, Don't let Shuckle's 505 base stat total fool you. Contrary is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a support. Toxic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black & White, watch for Starmie (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Steelix (Steel) when using Shuckle. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. At base 5 Speed, Shuckle won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Black & White, Run Contrary on Shuckle. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Shuckle also gets Sturdy and Gluttony, but they don't compare.
In Black & White, Shuckle fills the support role. It's a physical attacker with base 10 Attack. Base 5 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Black & White, Shuckle's hidden ability is Contrary. Inverts stat changes. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Game Availability
Shuckle first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
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 5BW
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