213: Shuckle

Essentials

Shuckle

Abilities

Sturdy: Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Gluttony: Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.

Dream Ability

Contrary: Inverts stat modifiers.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 213
Original Johto: 166
Updated Johto: 168

Names

German: Pottrott
French: Caratroc
Chinese: 壺壺
Korean: 단단지
Japanese: ツボツボ (tsubotsubo)
Official Roomaji: Tsubotsubo

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

1142 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Defense
1 Special Defense

Capture rate

190

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

	100%	Oran Berry
	100%	Berry Juice
	100%	Oran Berry
	100%	Berry Juice
	100%	Berry Juice

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Shuckle

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	20	0.7	213	244
Attack	10	0.5	88	119
Defense	230	99.9	528	559
Special Attack	10	0.2	88	119
Special Defense	230	99.9	528	559
Speed	5	0.1	78	109
Total	505	78.8

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/10/15

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
: The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
: It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Mold
Color: Yellow
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Chitinous

Height

$${_("Trainer dude")}$

1'11.6"
0.6 m

Weight

$${_("Trainer dudette")}$

205

45.2 lb
20.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Emerald

Altering Cave, g

Safari Zone, expansion north

FireRed

Altering Cave, g

LeafGreen

Altering Cave, g

Diamond

Route 224

Pearl

Route 224

Platinum

Route 224

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Moves

Bug and Rock moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
		—	—	—	Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	—	Constrict			35	10	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		9	—	—	Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
—	—				Withdraw			40	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
				—	Struggle Bug			20	30	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
		14	9	7	Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
9	9			13	Wrap			20	15	90%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
14	14				Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
23	23	22	14	19	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
28	28				Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
		27	22		Wrap			20	15	90%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
37	37	35	27	25	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
		40	35	31	Gastro Acid			10	—	100%		Nullifies target's ability until it leaves battle.
			40		Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				37	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
		48	48	43	Power Trick			10	—	—		User swaps Attack and Defense.
				49	Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
				55	Power Split			10	—	—		Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.
				55	Guard Split			10	—	—		Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
					Acid			30	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					Acupressure			30	—	—		Raises one of a friendly Pokémon's stats at random by two stages.
					Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Knock Off			20	20	100%		Target drops its held item.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					Rock Blast			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
					Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
					Sweet Scent			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's evasion by one stage.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
					AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
					Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					Bug Bite			20	60	100%		If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
					Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
					Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
					Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
					Gastro Acid			10	—	100%		Nullifies target's ability until it leaves battle.
					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
					Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
					Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
					String Shot			40	—	95%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
					Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
					Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02					Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
03					Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
04					Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
				09	Venoshock			10	65	100%		Inflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.
08					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	*	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13					Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
20					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
				23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	28	28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31					Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
				34	Sludge Wave			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to poison the target.
34					Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
36	36	36	36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
40					Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
	43	43	43		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		58	58		Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		70	70	70	Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
		71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
				76	Struggle Bug			20	30	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
				78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		76	76		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
		78	78		Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
		80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		82	82		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83	83		Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
		90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H5	H5				Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	H6	H6	H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.