Dwebble Best Moveset
Pre-evo with AbilitySturdy surviving one hit and 85 Defense on a Bug/Rock type. 65 Attack at 55 Speed gives nothing competitive. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock and not much else at this stage. Evolve into Crustle for MoveShell Smash access.
Dwebble saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Dwebble's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Custapberry, favoring a Jolly nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dwebble best EVs are Attack and Speed
Support Moveset
- Spikes
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dwebble saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Dwebble maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Dwebble saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Dwebble maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Chestoberry, favoring a Impish nature.
Wall Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Curse
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Dwebble saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Dwebble maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Sturdy with Ejectpack, favoring a Impish nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Dwebble Weakness
Water, Rock, and Steel moves hit Dwebble for super-effective damage. Dwebble's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
What is Dwebble Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Dwebble
Swampert can KO Dwebble with Liquidation (130-153%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (155-183%).
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Swampert builds →Earthquake76-90% Flip Turn 2x92-108%KO Liquidation 2x130-153%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Terrakion builds →Close Combat93-110%KO Stone Edge 2x155-183%KO Earthquake51-61% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Evolution
Dwebble is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Crustle. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 160 total stats over Dwebble. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Dwebble easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups.
Shiny Dwebble
Dwebble's red-to-orange body shift is modest. The rock changes a little too, but you're looking at a hermit crab that mostly looks the same. C tier at best.
Shiny Dwebble Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Dwebble
Dwebble is scattered across 41 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Dwebble in SwSh
Dwebble is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-40 across 88 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Dwebble ✓West Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 60%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 40%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 40%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 40%SandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2Lv.14-16OverworldRate 35%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%SnowingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 45%Normal WeatherGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 40%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%RainingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%SnowingStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 15%SandstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 15%OvercastStony Wilderness - 3Lv.28-30OverworldRate 15%SandstormGiant's SeatLv.30-35GrassRate 15%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony Wilderness - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%SnowstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%Normal WeatherLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%OvercastLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%RainingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%SandstormLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%SnowingLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 5%ThunderstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 5%Sandstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CrustleAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%Intense SunAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 30%SandstormAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 10%Sandstormor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Sword & Shield catch rate calculator with Dwebble preloaded.
Dwebble isn't found in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, but Crustle can be caught here, so breed it to hatch Dwebble from an Egg. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Dwebble in USUM
Step 1Dwebble ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Crustleor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
Dwebble can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
How to Obtain Dwebble in SM
- Step 1Dwebble ✓LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 18. 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 · Desert Resort. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Rock smash · Route 12. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 111 · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · West Lake Axewell · Sandstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Crustle
Sneaking up on Dwebble means using the DexNav to draw it from the sand along Route 111, a common find pegged at level 23 in both versions.
Where To Catch Dwebble in ORAS
Dwebble is the chain's first catch. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 23-37 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Dwebble ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into Crustleor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
To plan your throws, open the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire catch rate calculator with Dwebble preloaded.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Dwebble's spread. It leans physical with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It first tries to find a rock to live in, but if there are no suitable rocks to be found, Dwebble may move in to the ports of a Hippowdon.
Dwebble Guide
For a casual playthrough, Dwebble works as a placeholder. Bug/Rock coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Crustle. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Dwebble has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Dwebble has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 7Let's Go
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
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