Karrablast Best Moveset
Bug pre-evo with 75 Attack and AbilityNo Guard from the hidden slot making every move hit without fail. The moveset has some physical presence but F-tier base stats and 60 Speed limit everything. Evolve into Escavalier for 135 Attack and Bug/Steel defensive typing.
Karrablast saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Karrablast's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Band, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Karrablast best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Megahorn
- Headbutt
- Poison Jab
- Fury Cutter
Recommended Teammates
Karrablast was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran swarm with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Infestation
- Megahorn
- Bug Buzz
Karrablast saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Karrablast climbed from F-Tier as the competitive landscape shifted. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Scarf, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Karrablast was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. This was a decline from E-Tier in the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Noguard with Choice Scarf, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Knock Off
- Megahorn
- Poison Jab
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Karrablast Weakness
Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting, Ground |
What is Karrablast Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Karrablast
Salamence's Earthquake hits Karrablast for 48-56%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 427-503%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Karrablast View Salamence builds →Earthquake48-56% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Karrablast View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off139-163%KO Stone Edge 2x427-503%KO | ||
Evolution
Evolving Karrablast into Escavalier takes a trade. It's not a simple level-up, so check the chain details below. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Karrablast easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Karrablast
The chain to Karrablast requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Karrablast in the wild and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Karrablast in SwSh
To get Karrablast, start by catching Karrablast through walking encounters at Lv. 13-65. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Karrablast ✓Forest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 35%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 30%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassSwordRate 30%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassSwordRate 15%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 10%RainingGiant's CapLv.27-29GrassSwordRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassShieldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassShieldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 25%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 14%Thunderstorm
Step 2Evolve into EscavalierBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Escavalier egg.
Karrablast can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Karrablast from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Karrablast in USUM
- Step 1Karrablast ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Escavalier
No wild encounters for Karrablast in Sun & Moon. Bring Karrablast over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Karrablast in SM
- Step 1Karrablast ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Escavalier with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Karrablast egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Escavalier
Karrablast can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Karrablast from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Karrablast in ORAS
Step 1Karrablast ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Escavalier
Base Stats
Karrablast's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents.
Karrablast Guide
Karrablast evolves into Escavalier via trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Karrablast to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
Karrablast does the job early-game if you need a Bug type on your team. Evolve it into Escavalier before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Karrablast has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves