Crustle doesn't stand out in any single area, but it gets the job done for in-game teams. Only weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. Been around since Gen 5. Known as the Stone Home Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
Crustle Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Crustle to get Dwebble eggs easily using 64 partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Counter, Curse and 5 more.
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Crustle's real targets. Custapberry provides extra utility while max HP and Attack EVs and Adamant nature handle the stat profile. Sturdy ties it together.
Best Build
Best Crustle Moveset
- X Scissor
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Crustle appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Crustle in Black & White
Dwebble is your first catch on the way to Crustle. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-35 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DwebbleEFFORTLESSRoute 18WhiteGrassLv.30-31CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 18BlackGrassLv.30-31CommonMidRouteAnyEASYDesert Resort - DesertBlackGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidDesertAnyEASYDesert Resort - DesertWhiteGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidDesertAnyEASYDesert Resort - EntranceBlackGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidDesertAnyEASYDesert Resort - EntranceWhiteGrassLv.20-22UncommonMidDesertAny- Step 2Crustle ✓EFFORTLESSRoute 18WhiteGrassLv.34-35CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 18BlackGrassLv.34-35CommonLateRouteAnyDouble grassor 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 a hazard setter. Base 125 Defense is where it shines.
Dwebble evolves into Crustle at level 34. Crustle is the fully evolved form. At 485 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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 hazard setter 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.
Crustle appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Crustle has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A