Crustle's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This highly territorial Pokémon prefers dry climates. It won’t come out of its boulder on rainy days.
Its thick claws are its greatest weapons. They’re mighty enough to crack Rhyperior’s carapace.
Type-wise, Crustle takes extra damage from Water, Rock, and Steel. Crustle's physical bulk (base 125 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 |
Greninja can KO Crustle with Surf (147-173%). Archaludon threatens a KO with Flash Cannon (115-136%).
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse65-77% Ice Beam49-58% Surf 2x147-173%KO U Turn17-20% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x115-136%KO Dragon Pulse61-72% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off53-62% Stone Edge 2x162-191%KO Pursuit32-38% Earthquake54-64% | ||
Crustle is the evolved form of Dwebble. Breeding produces Dwebble eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Dwebble gave Crustle the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 485 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crustle to get Dwebble eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups.
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Crustle's real targets. Loaded Dice provides guaranteed multi-hit consistency while max Attack and Speed EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sturdy ties it together.
Best Build
Crustle best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- X Scissor
- Rock Blast
- Earthquake
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- X Scissor
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- X Scissor
- Rock Blast
- Protect
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- X Scissor
- Rock Blast
- Protect
- Stomping Tantrum
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Stone Edge
- Stealth Rock
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- X Scissor
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Crustle's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Rock Wrecker and Meteor Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Block and Counter give Crustle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Block and Counter give Crustle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Block and Counter give Crustle options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge. The egg moves push it further.
Crustle starts showing up in late-game routes at high spawn rates across 6 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Crustle in Sword & Shield
Dwebble is your first catch on the way to Crustle. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-40 across 88 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DwebbleWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave60%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1040%EarlySandstormRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-940%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.8-12 Cave40%EarlySandstormEast Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.8-12 Cave40%EarlySandstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave40%EarlyIntense SunWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave40%EarlyIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlySandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water40%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlySandstormSouth Lake Miloch - 2SwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water35%EarlySandstormWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlySandstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyNormal WeatherCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyNormal WeatherCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave5%EarlyHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidNormal WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3045%MidNormal WeatherGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water40%MidIntense SunGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water40%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidRainingStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3025%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony WildernessSwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidOvercastStony Wilderness - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 3SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSandstormGiant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water10%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSnowstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidThunderstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidIntense SunLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidThunderstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSnowingLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidIntense SunLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSandstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSnowingLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidRainingLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSandstormLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidRainingLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidOvercastLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidNormal WeatherLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidOvercastLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-215%MidSnowstormLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-215%MidNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water5%MidSandstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water5%MidSandstorm
Step 2Crustle ✓Axew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateIntense SunAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4030%LateSandstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4030%LateSandstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateSandstormAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4010%LateSandstormor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
Crustle is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Ultra Space Wilds when your team is ready for the fight.
How to Obtain Crustle in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Dwebble
Step 2Crustle ✓Ultra Space Wilds - CaveUltra SunInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostUltra Space Wilds - CaveUltra MoonInteract with Pokemon Lv.60 DistortionPostor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Crustle in Sun & Moon. Bring Dwebble over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Crustle in late-game areas. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Crustle in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Dwebble is your first catch on the way to Crustle. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 23-37 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DwebbleRoute 111 - DesertOmega RubyGrass Lv.23 Route35%MidDexNav chainRoute 111 - DesertAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.23 Route35%MidDexNav chain
Step 2Crustle ✓Mirage Spots - Area 23Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%Lateor evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
Crustle has a 485 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as an attacker. Base 125 Defense is where it shines.
Sturdy is the go-to ability for Crustle. It prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Its hidden ability Weak Armor can work in specific setups. Shell Armor is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Crustle fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Earthquake, Shellsmash, Xscissor, and Stone Edge. Earthquake leads at 20% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in Black & White, Crustle 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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 5BWDebut
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
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