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 fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.
These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.
Escavalier Weakness
FortressFire-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 9 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 64 partners from the Bug egg group. Notable egg moves include Bug Bite, Counter, Feint Attack and 5 more.
Dark and Normal coverage gives Escavalier answers even while choice-locked. Choice Band provides raw power at the cost of move flexibility, and max HP and Attack EVs with Swarm mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Best Escavalier Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Without breeding, Escavalier misses out on Bug Bite and Counter. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Megahorn and Bug Buzz, with Flying and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
The chain to Escavalier requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Karrablast at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Escavalier in Black & White
To get Escavalier, start by catching Karrablast through walking encounters at Lv. 22-59. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch KarrablastEFFORTLESSRoute 6WhiteGrassLv.22-24CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 6BlackGrassLv.22-24CommonMidRouteAnyEFFORTLESSRoute 6WhiteGrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassEFFORTLESSRoute 6BlackGrassLv.26-28CommonMidRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 11BlackGrassLv.49RarePostRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 11WhiteGrassLv.49RarePostRouteAnyCHALLENGINGRoute 11BlackGrassLv.59RarePostRouteAnyDouble grassCHALLENGINGRoute 11WhiteGrassLv.59RarePostRouteAnyDouble grass
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