#0558 · Gen 5 · 485 BST
Crustle
A Bug/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 125 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/112/130/76/85/58
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/172/194/128/139/106
Abilities
It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Crustle
Crustle is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 485. A Bug/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with strong 125 base Defense. Common ability: Sturdy.
Best stat: Defense (125 base)
Crustle's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 105 base Attack and 45 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Sturdy
- Shell Armor
- Weak Armor
How to use Crustle competitively
Open the damage calculator with Crustle selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Crustle appears in the species dropdown. Drop Crustle into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0558 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Bug / Rock |
| Abilities | Sturdy, Shell Armor, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 485 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 105 / 125 / 65 / 75 / 45 |