Type matchups
Damage Crustle takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Rock type, Crustle has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 5 other Pokémon share the Bug/Rock typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 70
- Attack
- 105
- Defense
- 125
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 75
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 485
Crustle has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (125). With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 125 Defense and 75 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Crustle can have the abilities Sturdy, Shell Armor and Weak Armor.
How to beat Crustle
Crustle takes 2× damage from Rock, Steel and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Poison moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Bug and Rock moves. Cobalion hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Bug and Rock moves. Lucario hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Bug and Rock moves.
Evolution
Crustle is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Dwebble → Crustle), evolving from Dwebble.
Best counters to Crustle
Frequently asked questions
What is Crustle weak to?
As a Bug/Rock type, Crustle takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel and Water moves.
What is Crustle resistant to?
Crustle resists Normal and Poison moves.
What are the best counters to Crustle?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Lucario, which hit Crustle with super-effective attacks.