Physical
Hazard Setter
55Speed · Slow

Is Dwebble Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?

Wild Bug/Rock. Crustle at level 34 has enormous physical Defense and AbilitySturdy. Handles Kahili with Rock coverage. Not flashy but durable.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadETEEEETETETTEEETIlimaTrial 1HalaKahuna 1LanaTrial 2KiaweTrial 3MallowTrial 4OliviaKahuna 2SophoclesTrial 5AcerolaTrial 6NanuKahuna 3MinaTrial 7HapuKahuna 4DwebbleTradeMolayneE4OliviaE4AcerolaE4KahiliE4KukuiChamp*
Ilima
Trial 1
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.

Even
Gumshoos
Lv 12
Normal
Stakeout
Super FangBiteLeerScary Face
You Win
Yungoos
Lv 10
Normal
Stakeout
LeerTacklePursuitOdor Sleuth
Hala
Kahuna 1
Tough

Hala's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Hariyama
Lv 63
Fighting
Thick Fat
Fake OutClose CombatKnock OffHeavy Slam
Risky
Machamp
Lv 63
Fighting
Guts
Cross ChopThunder PunchIce PunchFire Punch
Avoid
Bewear
Lv 63
NormalFighting
Fluffy
Hammer ArmBrutal SwingDragon ClawShadow Claw
Avoid
Poliwrath
Lv 63
WaterFighting
Water Absorb
WaterfallBrick BreakPoison JabPayback
Risky
Crabominable
Lv 63
FightingIce
Iron Fist
Ice HammerClose CombatStone EdgeEarthquake
Lana
Trial 2
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.

Risky
Lanturn
Lv 60
WaterElectric
Volt Absorb
DischargeHydro PumpThunder WaveIcy Wind
Even
Cloyster
Lv 60
WaterIce
Skill Link
Spike CannonIcicle CrashSmart StrikeSpikes
You Win
Araquanid
Lv 60
WaterBug
Water Bubble
LiquidationLeech LifeCrunchFrost Breath
Kiawe
Trial 3
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.

Even
Alolan Marowak
Lv 22
FireGhost
Intimidate
HexFlame WheelBrick BreakDetect
Even
Salazzle
Lv 20
PoisonFire
Corrosion
Poison GasVenoshockFlame BurstTorment
Mallow
Trial 4
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.

Even
Lurantis
Lv 24
Grass
Leaf Guard
Low SweepX ScissorSolar BladeSynthesis
Even
Kecleon
Lv 22
Normal
Color Change
Sunny DayAncient PowerDizzy PunchScreech
Olivia
Kahuna 2
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.

You Win
Anorith
Lv 27
RockBug
Battle Armor
Bug BiteSmack DownMetal Claw
You Win
Lileep
Lv 27
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Giga DrainAncient PowerBrine
Even
Lycanroc
Lv 28
Rock
Vital Spirit
BiteRock Tomb
Sophocles
Trial 5
Tough

Sophocles's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Togedemaru
Lv 33
ElectricSteel
Iron Barbs
Zing ZapSpiky ShieldIron HeadBounce
Risky
Skarmory
Lv 32
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Stealth RockSteel WingTailwindTorment
Acerola
Trial 6
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Risky
Mimikyu
Lv 35
GhostFairy
Disguise
Shadow ClawPlay RoughLeech LifeSlash
Even
Banette
Lv 32
Ghost
Insomnia
ScreechWill O WispFeint AttackCurse
Nanu
Kahuna 3
Tough

Nanu's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Sableye
Lv 43
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Power GemShadow BallFake Out
You Win
Krokorok
Lv 43
GroundDark
Intimidate
CrunchAssuranceSwaggerEarthquake
Risky
Persian
Lv 44
Normal
Fur Coat
Power GemFake OutDark Pulse
Mina
Trial 7
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.

Even
Ribombee
Lv 55
BugFairy
Shield Dust
Bug BuzzDraining KissQuiver DanceDazzling Gleam
Even
Pelipper
Lv 52
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
StockpileScaldSpit UpSeed Bomb
Hapu
Kahuna 4
Tough

Hapu's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Risky
Golurk
Lv 53
GroundGhost
No Guard
Hammer ArmEarthquakeShadow PunchStealth Rock
Risky
Gastrodon
Lv 53
WaterGround
Sticky Hold
Muddy WaterMud BombRecover
Risky
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Earth PowerDragon Breath
Risky
Mudsdale
Lv 54
Ground
Stamina
Heavy SlamEarthquakeDouble KickPayback
Molayne
Elite Four
Tough

Molayne's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Avoid
Klefki
Lv 56
SteelFairy
Prankster
SpikesThunder WaveFlash CannonReflect
Risky
Bisharp
Lv 56
DarkSteel
Defiant
Night SlashIron HeadX ScissorMetal Sound
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 56
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
Flash CannonThunderboltTri AttackScreech
Risky
Metagross
Lv 56
SteelPsychic
Clear Body
Hammer ArmMeteor MashBullet PunchZen Headbutt
Risky
Alolan Dugtrio
Lv 57
GroundSteel
Tangling Hair
EarthquakeIron HeadSucker PunchFissure
Olivia
Elite Four
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.

You Win
Armaldo
Lv 56
RockBug
Battle Armor
Crush ClawX ScissorRock Blast
Even
Cradily
Lv 56
RockGrass
Suction Cups
Rock TombEnergy BallStealth Rock
Even
Gigalith
Lv 56
Rock
Sand Stream
Stone EdgeBulldozeIron Head
Risky
Probopass
Lv 56
RockSteel
Sturdy
Earth PowerPower GemThunder WaveSandstorm
Risky
Lycanroc
Lv 57
Rock
Keen Eye
CrunchStone EdgeCounterRock Climb
Acerola
Elite Four
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.

Even
Banette
Lv 56
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow ClawFeint AttackInfestationScreech
You Win
Drifblim
Lv 56
GhostFlying
Aftermath
Ominous WindFocus EnergyAmnesiaBaton Pass
Even
Dhelmise
Lv 56
GhostGrass
Steelworker
SlamShadow BallEnergy BallWhirlpool
Even
Froslass
Lv 56
IceGhost
Snow Cloak
BlizzardShadow BallConfuse RayIce Shard
Risky
Palossand
Lv 57
GhostGround
Water Compaction
Shadow BallEarth PowerGiga DrainIron Defense
Kahili
Elite Four
Even

Dwebble trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.

Even
Braviary
Lv 56
NormalFlying
Sheer Force
Crush ClawBrave BirdAir SlashScary Face
Risky
Hawlucha
Lv 56
FightingFlying
Mold Breaker
Flying PressThroat ChopDual ChopPoison Jab
You Win
Mandibuzz
Lv 56
DarkFlying
Big Pecks
Bone RushBrave BirdPunishmentFlatter
Even
Toucannon
Lv 57
NormalFlying
Skill Link
Bullet SeedRock BlastBeak BlastScreech
Kukui
Champion
Tough

Kukui's team hits Dwebble's weaknesses hard.

Even
Alolan Ninetales
Lv 68
IceFairy
Snow Cloak
Dazzling GleamBlizzardIce ShardSafeguard
Even
Braviary
Lv 68
NormalFlying
Keen Eye
Crush ClawBrave BirdWhirlwindTailwind
Risky
Magnezone
Lv 68
ElectricSteel
Sturdy
ThunderboltFlash CannonThunder WaveMirror Coat
Even
Snorlax
Lv 68
Normal
Thick Fat
Body SlamCrunchHeavy SlamHigh Horsepower
Risky
Primarina
Lv 68
WaterFairy
Torrent
Sparkling AriaMoonblastAqua JetHyper Voice
Trade
Trade only
Type
BugRock

Dwebble cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Dwebble locations

How to Get Dwebble in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

No wild encounters for Dwebble. The 2-stage line runs through Dwebble, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 34 once you've got the levels.

How to Obtain Dwebble in USUM

  1. Dwebble
    Step 1Dwebble
  2. Crustle
    Step 2Catch or Evolve into Crustle
    Ultra Space Wilds - Cave
    Lv.60Interact with Pokemon
    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.

Dwebble Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Water, Rock, Steel
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Poison

What is Dwebble Weak Against

Vulnerable
3Weak
2Resist
0Immune
Score-4
4xCritical
None
½xResist
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None

What is Dwebble Strong Against

7Strong
2Resisted
0Immune
Score+5
½xResisted
0xImmune
None

Best Pokemon Against Dwebble

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Dwebble
BugRock
Crustle
BugRock
HP
50
70+20
ATK
65
105+40
DEF
85
125+40
SP.ATK
35
65+30
SP.DEF
35
75+40
SPE
55
45-10
BST
325D-Tier
485C-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Physical
Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Dwebble easily with 77 breeding partners from the Bug and Mineral egg groups. Pass egg moves like Block, Counter, Curse and 7 more to offspring.

Egg Groups
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
10moves
Breed With (best first)
flygondrapionglaliefroslasscrustleferrothornmasquerainvolbeatillumiseparasectvibravaskorupi

USUM Dwebble Best Moveset

Bug/Rock at 65 Attack with AbilitySturdy surviving one hit and AbilityShell Armor blocking crits. MoveStealth Rock and MoveSpikes set hazards. The moveset at pre-evolution stats serves as a sacrificial hazard setter through Sturdy. Crustle one evolution away adds 105 Attack.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Sturdy
Item
Chesto BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Dwebble
Impish+DEF

Dwebble best EVs are Defense and HP

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • EarthquakeCoverage
  • ProtectFAST +4
  • CurseSetup
  • RestRecovery

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Fury Cutter
609520Bug
Lv 5
Rock Blast
A379010Rock
Lv 7
Withdraw
40Water
Lv 11
Sand Attack
D10015Ground
Lv 13
Feint Attack
D6020Dark
Lv 17
Smack Down
D7510015Rock
Lv 19
Rock Polish
C20Rock
Lv 23
Bug Bite
D9010020Bug
Lv 24
Stealth Rock
A20Rock
Lv 29
Rock Slide
C1129010Rock
Lv 31
Slash
D7010020Normal
Lv 35
X-Scissor
C12010015Bug
Lv 37
Shell Smash
C15Normal
Lv 41
Flail
D10015Normal
Lv 43
Rock Wrecker
B225905Rock

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
D10015Normal
TM78
Bulldoze
D6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
D20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM96
Nature Power
D20Normal
TM84
Poison Jab
D8010020Poison
TM17
Protect+4
B10Normal
TM44
Rest
B10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
C20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
C1129010Rock
TM39
Rock Tomb
D909515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM37
Sandstorm
D10Rock
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
TM23
Smack Down
D7510015Rock
TM22
Solar Beam
D20010010Grass
TM71
Stone Edge
C150805Rock
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
TM87
Swagger
D8515Normal
TM75
Swords Dance
C20Normal
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
TM81
X-Scissor
C12010015Bug

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Block
D5Normal
Egg
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Egg
Curse
B10Ghost
Egg
Endure+4
C10Normal
Egg
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Egg
Night Slash
D7010015Dark
Egg
Rototiller
10Ground
Egg
Sand Tomb
358515Ground
Egg
Spikes
A20Ground
Egg
Wide Guard+3
10Rock

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Block
D5Normal
Tutor
Bug Bite
D9010020Bug
Tutor
Iron Defense
C15Steel
Tutor
Knock Off
A6510020Dark
Tutor
Snore
D5010015Normal
Tutor
Stealth Rock
A20Rock

Base Stats

Base Stats
Avg
HP50
D
Attack65
C
Defense85
C
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def35
F
Speed55
D
Total325
Details
Catch Rate
Easy190 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.3 m
Weight14.5 kg
Base XP65
Abilities
Sturdy
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Weak ArmorHidden Ability
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpDSpe
Defense training source

Dwebble Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide

  • In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.

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