Is Dwebble Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Dwebble appears wild in Hoenn. Bug/Rock with AbilitySturdy. Evolves to Crustle at 34 for more Attack and Defense. Handles Winona and contributes against Glacia. Not flashy, but the typing works.
Dwebble has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Brawly's team.
Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Norman's typing presses Dwebble's defenses.
Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Crustle has the type edge here and should clean up Tate & Liza's team.
Crustle trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Crustle resists most of Sidney's coverage and hits back hard.
Crustle trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.
Crustle has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Crustle trades roughly evenly with Drake's team.
Crustle trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Catch Dwebble on Route 111 (walking, Lv 23, common). DexNav.
Your Dwebble should hit Level 34 before you reach Tate & Liza, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Dwebble in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Dwebble appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-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 Dwebble in ORAS
Dwebble is your first catch on the way to Dwebble. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 23-37 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Dwebble ✓Route 111 - DesertLv.23GrassRate 35%DexNav chain
Step 2Catch or Evolve into CrustleMirage Spots - Area 23Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%Mirage Spots - Area 24Lv.37Smashing rocksRate 5%or evolve from Dwebble (Step 1)
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
 Shellos Water | D | |
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Piplup builds →Surf 2x114-136%KO Rock Tomb 2x26-33% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Totodile Water | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Totodile builds →Surf 2x90-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-38% | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x102-121%KO Rock Tomb 2x36-43% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aron builds →Rock Tomb 2x54-65% Metal Claw 2x43-52% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Piplup builds →Surf 2x115-137%KO Rock Tomb 2x28-35% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x140-166%KO Rock Tomb 2x31-37% Metal Claw 2x28-34% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aerodactyl builds →Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Steel Wing 2x52-62% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aron builds →Iron Head 2x63-75% Rock Slide 2x59-71% | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x143-170%KO Rock Tomb 2x30-37% Metal Claw 2x26-32% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x81-96% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x144-170%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Magnezone builds →Mirror Shot 2x157-185%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon 2x192-227%KO | ||
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Lairon builds →Iron Head 2x79-94% Rock Slide 2x73-87% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x98-115%KO Surf 2x85-100%KO | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x144-171%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-53% | ||
 Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x92-109%KO Stone Edge 2x115-135%KO Surf 2x80-94% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x162-191%KO Surf 2x85-101%KO | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x194-228%KO Steel Wing 2x67-80% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x124-146%KO Rock Tomb 2x55-65% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x130-154%KO Surf 2x65-78% | ||
Aggron SteelRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Aggron builds →Iron Head 2x90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x112-132%KO Surf 2x78-93% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Empoleon builds →Surf 2x191-225%KO Steel Wing 2x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x121-142%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-64% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x127-150%KO Surf 2x64-76% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x240-283%KO Surf 2x85-100%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x77-91% Stone Edge 2x64-75% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter | ||
Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Beldum (Mossdeep City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x121-142%KO Rock Slide 2x67-79% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swampert's Scald hits Dwebble for 67-79%. Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 86-102%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Swampert builds →Earthquake28-34% Scald 2x67-79% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dwebble View Terrakion builds →Close Combat52-61% Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x65-77% | ||
Dwebble Evolutions
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 are average hatch time. 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 68 breeding partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Pass egg moves like Block, Counter, Curse and 7 more to offspring.
ORAS Dwebble Best Moveset
Bug/Rock at 65 Attack and 85 Defense. AbilitySturdy survives one hit. AbilityShell Armor blocks critical hits. AbilityWeak Armor trades Defense for Speed on contact. The moveset fires at pre-evolution power. Crustle one evolution away.
Best Build
Dwebble best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Spikes
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Dwebble misses out on Block and Counter. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Rock Wrecker and Stone Edge, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
Dwebble Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves