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Karrablast
EscavalierThis pageTrade
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Escavalier Best Moveset
135 Attack and Bug/Steel typing resisting 8 types give the moveset devastating physical power behind excellent defensive typing. 105 in both defenses add real bulk on top. The moveset breaks through opponents with physical Bug and Steel TermStab. C-tier because 20 Speed goes dead last and 4x Fire is the glaring hole.
135 Attack with Bug/Steel typing in Gen V (Black & White). Megahorn hit hard and Steel resisted 9 types. 20 Speed made Trick Room mandatory for sweeping.
Best Moves
Best Build
Escavalier best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Same Trick Room dependency in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off hit it super-effectively, and 20 Speed without Trick Room was crippling. Two gens of consistency.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 135 Attack from Bug/Steel was reliable. Assault Vest tanked special hits from low Speed. Consistent but never dominant.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Faster Steel-types with better utility appeared. 135 Attack with 20 Speed was a formula the format had outgrown.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Razor Shell
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Escavalier Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Escavalier
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% Scald6-7% | ||
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Cinderace builds →U Turn10-12% Sucker Punch20-24% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast10-11% Psychic9-11% Psyshock8-10% | ||
B | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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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 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Escavalier
Red armor replaced with green-teal plating makes Escavalier look like a completely different knight. The color change is dramatic enough to make this one of Gen 5's most hunted shinies, and the teal-on-steel combination is just chef's kiss. S tier.
Shiny Escavalier 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 Escavalier
Escavalier's 2-stage line starts with Karrablast, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Escavalier in SwSh
Karrablast is your first catch on the way to Escavalier. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-65 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KarrablastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormMotostoke 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%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%ThunderstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 14%Thunderstorm
Step 2Escavalier ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Karrablast egg.
No wild encounters for Escavalier in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Karrablast over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Escavalier, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Escavalier in USUM
Step 1Obtain KarrablastLATER 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 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Karrablast in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y, then evolve it into Escavalier. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Escavalier in SM
- Step 1Obtain KarrablastLATER 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 2Escavalier ✓
No wild encounters for Escavalier in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Karrablast over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Escavalier, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Escavalier in ORAS
Step 1Obtain KarrablastCARTRIDGE 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 2Escavalier ✓
Base Stats
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.
It charges its enemies, lances at the ready. An image of one of its duels is captured in a famous painting of Escavalier clashing with Sirfetch’d.
Escavalier Guide
Escavalier is obtained by trade-evolving Karrablast. Catch a Karrablast first, then trade.
Use Escavalier as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key. Megahorn is the primary attack.
Build your team around Volcarona, Golisopod, and Heracross Mega. These have the highest co-usage rates with Escavalier in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Overcoat is the hidden ability. Protects against damage from weather. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Escavalier's regular abilities before committing.
Run Adamant on Escavalier. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Escavalier joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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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 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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