Escavalier was practically built for Trick Room teams. 135 base Attack provides real offensive pressure once it's 'fastest' on the field. Known as the Cavalry Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 5.
Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Escavalier's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs.
They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.
It charges its enemies, lances at the ready. An image of one of its duels is captured in a famous painting of Escavalier clashing with Sirfetch’d.
Escavalier Weakness
ExcellentFire-type moves hit Escavalier for super-effective damage. Fire hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Escavalier's overall bulk (70/105/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Getting Escavalier requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Karrablast. Breed this form to get Karrablast eggs (quick to hatch). Attack grew the most through evolution (+60 over Karrablast), and Escavalier peaks at 495 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Escavalier to get Karrablast eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Start with max HP and Attack EVs. Brave nature gives Escavalier the right slow physical lean, Groundiumz adds extra utility, and Overcoat works in the background. Megahorn is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Escavalier Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Protect
- Drill Run
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Escavalier picks up Double-Edge and Take Down along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add coverage across 8 types, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Escavalier's 2-stage line starts with Karrablast, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Sword & Shield
Karrablast is your first catch on the way to Escavalier. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 13-65 across 60 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KarrablastEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestHeavy FogEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestOvercastEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestIntense SunEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowingEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestThunderstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestIntense SunEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSnowingEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestHeavy FogEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestOvercastEFFORTLESSForest of FocusSwordGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestRainingEFFORTLESSForest of FocusShieldGrassLv.13-1830%EarlyForestNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2835%MidRainingEFFORTLESSBridge FieldShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSBridge FieldSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3030%MidRainingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.28-4020%MidRouteSnowstormEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3015%MidThunderstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.27-2910%MidOvercastCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-305%MidRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.28-405%MidRouteSnowstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4025%LateRouteNormal WeatherEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteOvercastEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteThunderstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteIntense SunEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSnowingEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteSandstormEASYRoute 7SwordGrassLv.36-4020%LateRouteRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteOvercastCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteNormal WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteThunderstormCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteIntense SunCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteSnowingCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteSandstormCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteRainingCHALLENGINGRoute 7ShieldGrassLv.36-405%LateRouteHeavy FogEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostNormal WeatherEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowstormEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostIntense SunEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostRainingEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostRainingEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostHeavy FogEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6516%PostOvercastEASYOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6516%PostSnowstormMODERATEOld CemeteryShieldGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstormMODERATEOld CemeterySwordGrassLv.60-6514%PostThunderstorm
Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Karrablast from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Karrablast to Escavalier is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Karrablast
Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Karrablast from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Karrablast
- Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Karrablast from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Obtain KarrablastCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Escavalier ✓
We rate Escavalier C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Base 135 Attack stands out.
Watch for Volcarona (Fire) when using Escavalier. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Volcarona is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. At base 20 Speed, Escavalier won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Karrablast evolves into Escavalier by trading. Escavalier is the fully evolved form. At 495 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Swarm strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Escavalier. Overcoat is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Shell Armor works too if your team needs something different.
Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Escavalier is a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Escavalier appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Escavalier joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- 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