Utility
Balanced
BTier
5Speed · Very Slow

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.

Base Stats
High
HP20
F
Attack10
F
Defense230
S
Sp. Atk10
F
Sp. Def230
S
Speed5
F
Total505
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height0.6 m
2'00"Small
Weight20.5 kg
45.2 lbsFeather
Base XP177
Average
Abilities
SturdyTop Pick
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Gluttony
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
ContraryHARare
Inverts stat changes.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe
Defense training target
Pokedex Entries
No Ultrasun Ultramoon entries available

It stores berries in its shell. The berries mix with its body fluids 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.

Shuckle Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Poison
Type ChartVulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
WaterRockSteel
½xResist
NormalPoison
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
STAB (7)
GrassPsychicDarkFireIceFlyingBug
How to Beat Shuckle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (Best Counters)
Scizor
Scizor
BugSteel
S
Steel is super effective against ShuckleView Scizor →

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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

No Evolution
Shuckle
#213ShuckleDoes not evolve

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Shuckle easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid, Acupressure, Final Gambit and 6 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
9moves
Breed With (best first)
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 Sp. Def EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.

Best Build

Experimental
Ability
Sturdy
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Shuckle
Calm+SPD

Shuckle best EVs are HP and Sp. Def

EVs

Doubles Wall Moveset

  • Stealth RockSTAB
  • ToxicUtility
  • Sticky WebSTAB
  • Guard Split

Recommended Teammates

Clefable
ClefableDecent
Blastoise
BlastoiseDecent

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

Lv 1
Bide+1
———10Normal
Lv 1
Constrict
—1010035Normal
Lv 1
Rollout
D309020Rock
Lv 1
Sticky Web
S——20Bug
Lv 1
Withdraw
———40Water
Lv 5
Encore
S—1005Normal
Lv 9
Wrap
—159020Normal
Lv 12
Struggle Bug
D5010020Bug
Lv 16
Safeguard
C——25Normal
Lv 20
Rest
C——10Psychic
Lv 23
Rock Throw
—509015Rock
Lv 27
Gastro Acid
D—10010Poison
Lv 31
Power Trick
D——10Psychic
Lv 34
Shell Smash
C——15Normal
Lv 38
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Lv 42
Bug Bite
D6010020Bug
Lv 45
Guard Split
A——10Psychic
Lv 45
Power Split
———10Psychic
Lv 49
Stone Edge
D100805Rock
Lv 53
Sticky Web
S——20Bug

TM Moves

TM
TM45
Attract
C—10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
D——20Normal
TM32
Double Team
———15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
D10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D—10020Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
—6010015Normal
TM83
Infestation
B2010020Bug
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM44
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM27
Return
D—10020Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
C——20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Round
D6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
C——25Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D——10Rock
TM88
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM36
Sludge Bomb
D9010010Poison
TM34
Sludge Wave
D9510010Poison
TM23
Smack Down
D5010015Rock
TM71
Stone Edge
D100805Rock
TM90
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
D—8515Normal
TM06
Toxic
A—9010Poison
TM09
Venoshock
D6510010Poison

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Acid
—4010030Poison
Egg
Acupressure
———30Normal
Egg
Final Gambit
D—1005Fighting
Egg
Helping Hand+5
C——20Normal
Egg
Knock Off
S6510020Dark
Egg
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Egg
Rock Blast
D259010Rock
Egg
Sand Tomb
—358515Ground
Egg
Sweet Scent
——10020Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
After You
D——15Normal
Tutor
Bind
—158520Normal
Tutor
Bug Bite
D6010020Bug
Tutor
Earth Power
D9010010Ground
Tutor
Gastro Acid
D—10010Poison
Tutor
Helping Hand+5
C——20Normal
Tutor
Knock Off
S6510020Dark
Tutor
Snore
—5010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 4
Ancient Power
D601005Rock
Gen 3
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
Gen 4
Captivate
——10020Normal
Gen 2
Curse
C——10Ghost
Gen 3
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Gen 6
Dig
D8010010Ground
Gen 3
Double-Edge
D12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Gen 6
Flash
D—10020Normal
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
D——10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
——10015Normal
Gen 6
Rock Smash
D4010015Fighting
Gen 6
Secret Power
—7010020Normal
Gen 6
Strength
—8010015Normal
Gen 4
String Shot
——9540Bug

How to Get Shuckle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

No wild encounters for Shuckle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Gold, Crystal, or Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Shuckle is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

GoldCrystalEmeraldDiamondPlatinumHeartGold

Shuckle Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 B-Tier. Stealth Rock with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Shuckle fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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

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