#0589 · Gen 5 · 495 BST
Escavalier
A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with an exceptional 135 base Attack. Common ability: Swarm.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
145/139/112/72/112/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
177/205/172/123/172/79
Abilities
Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Escavalier
Escavalier is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with a Base Stat Total of 495. A Bug/Steel-type Pokémon from Generation 5 with an exceptional 135 base Attack. Common ability: Swarm.
Best stat: Attack (135 base)
Escavalier's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 135 base Attack and 20 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
- Swarm
- Shell Armor
- Overcoat
How to use Escavalier competitively
Open the damage calculator with Escavalier selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Escavalier appears in the species dropdown. Drop Escavalier into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0589 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 5 |
| Type | Bug / Steel |
| Abilities | Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat |
| Base Stat Total | 495 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 70 / 135 / 105 / 60 / 105 / 20 |