Escavalier Best Moveset
135 Attack and Bug/Steel typing resisting 8 types give the moveset devastating physical power behind excellent defensive typing. 105 in both defenses add real bulk on top. The moveset breaks through opponents with physical Bug and Steel TermStab. C-tier because 20 Speed goes dead last and 4x Fire is the glaring hole.
135 Attack with Bug/Steel typing in Gen V (Black & White). Megahorn hit hard and Steel resisted 9 types. 20 Speed made Trick Room mandatory for sweeping.
Best Moves
Best Build
Escavalier best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Pursuit
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Same Trick Room dependency in Gen VI (X & Y). Knock Off hit it super-effectively, and 20 Speed without Trick Room was crippling. Two gens of consistency.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 135 Attack from Bug/Steel was reliable. Assault Vest tanked special hits from low Speed. Consistent but never dominant.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Faster Steel-types with better utility appeared. 135 Attack with 20 Speed was a formula the format had outgrown.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Megahorn
- Iron Head
- Close Combat
- Razor Shell
Recommended Teammates
Escavalier Weakness
Fire 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Escavalier Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Escavalier
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% Scald6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPsychic Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Escavalier View Tapu Lele builds →Moonblast10-11% Psychic9-11% Psyshock8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Escavalier to get Karrablast eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
How to Get Escavalier
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 SwSh
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 KarrablastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SandstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%ThunderstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Normal WeatherForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%RainingForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Intense SunForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowstormForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%Heavy FogForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 30%SnowingMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 35%RainingBridge FieldLv.26-28GrassRate 30%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassSwordRate 30%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassSwordRate 20%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassSwordRate 15%ThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassShieldRate 10%RainingGiant's CapLv.27-29GrassSwordRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassShieldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.28-40GrassShieldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 25%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SnowingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassSwordRate 20%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%OvercastRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SandstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%ThunderstormRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Normal WeatherRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%RainingRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Intense SunRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%Heavy FogRoute 7Lv.36-40GrassShieldRate 5%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Normal WeatherOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%OvercastOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%RainingOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%SnowstormOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Heavy FogOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 16%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 14%Thunderstorm
Step 2Escavalier ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Escavalier egg.
Escavalier isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Karrablast from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Karrablast to Escavalier is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Escavalier in USUM
Step 1Obtain KarrablastLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Karrablast from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Escavalier in SM
- Step 1Obtain KarrablastBREEDINGAvailableLeave Escavalier with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Karrablast egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Escavalier ✓
Escavalier can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Karrablast from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Escavalier in ORAS
Step 1Obtain KarrablastCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 19 · Yellow Flower, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Dark grass · Route 11 · Double grass. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Icirrus City. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Motostoke Riverbank · Raining. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Escavalier ✓
Base Stats
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.
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 Guide
We rate Escavalier B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. 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.
No. Escavalier is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Karrablast. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Karrablast to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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.
Game Availability
Escavalier joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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