Stats & Training
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.
It possesses legs of enormous strength, enabling it to carry heavy slabs for many days, even when crossing arid land.
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
Crustle Weakness
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 |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Archen builds →Rock Tomb 2x47-57% Rock Throw 2x43-51% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Tyrunt RockDragon | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Amaura RockIce | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Amaura builds →Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Rock Throw 2x26-32% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x38-45% Metal Claw 2x32-40% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Relicanth builds →Surf 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x42-51% Water Gun 2x28-34% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Frillish WaterGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Frillish builds →Surf 2x72-85% Bubble Beam 2x53-62% Bubble 2x32-40% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x44-52% Rock Tomb 2x33-40% Metal Claw 2x29-36% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x64-76% Magnet Bomb 2x23-28% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Frillish WaterGhost | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Frillish builds →Surf 2x64-76% Bubble Beam 2x47-56% Water Pulse 2x44-52% Bubble 2x29-36% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x23-27% Metal Claw 2x32-38% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Metal Claw 2x28-34% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Mirror Shot 2x64-75% Magnet Bomb 2x23-27% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x34-41% Rock Tomb 2x23-27% Smack Down 2x19-24% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x23-28% Metal Claw 2x30-35% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x43-51% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% Metal Claw 2x27-32% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x76-89% Mirror Shot 2x62-73% Magnet Bomb 2x21-26% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x35-41% Rock Tomb 2x23-29% Smack Down 2x21-26% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x23-28% Metal Claw 2x30-36% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x43-52% Rock Slide 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Metal Claw 2x28-33% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Magnemite builds →Flash Cannon 2x77-91% Mirror Shot 2x64-76% Magnet Bomb 2x22-27% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Shieldon builds →Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Smack Down 2x20-24% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x23-27% Metal Claw 2x29-34% | ||
 Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x66-78% Iron Head 2x44-53% Ancient Power 2x34-40% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x50-60% Iron Head 2x40-48% Rock Slide 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Shieldon builds →Stone Edge 2x37-44% Iron Head 2x29-34% Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x23-27% | ||
Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Skarmory builds →Steel Wing 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x22-27% Metal Claw 2x28-34% | ||
Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 120 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x64-76% Iron Head 2x43-51% Ancient Power 2x33-39% Rock Tomb 2x21-25% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Aron builds →Iron Tail 2x49-58% Iron Head 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x30-36% | ||
Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Shieldon builds →Stone Edge 2x36-43% Iron Head 2x28-34% Ancient Power 2x32-38% Rock Tomb 2x22-27% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (122-144%). Gastrodon's Scald also KOs at 86-101%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x122-144%KO Pursuit25-29% Crunch49-58% Superpower49-58% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse55-65% Scald 2x111-130%KO Blizzard50-59% | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Crustle View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 2x64-76% U Turn56-65% Superpower63-75% Knock Off34-41% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
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 Defense (+40), bringing the total to 475 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crustle to get Dwebble eggs easily using 68 partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Notable egg moves include Block, Counter, Curse and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Crustle Best Moveset
Ground coverage keeps opponents guessing about Crustle's real targets. White Herb provides a one-time stat drop reset 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
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Rock Slide
- Protect
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Crustle in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Crustle has a 475 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shellsmash with White Herb is the standard set.
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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Crustle fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the core moveset is Shellsmash, Xscissor, Earthquake, and Rock Slide. Shellsmash leads at 20% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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
Winds & Waves