As a Bug/Steel type, Escavalier has 1 weakness, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Bug/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 135
Defense: 105
Sp. Atk: 60
Sp. Def: 105
Speed: 20
Total: 495

Escavalier has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. With Attack (135) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 105 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Escavalier can have the abilities Swarm, Shell Armor and Overcoat.

How to beat Escavalier

The best way to beat Escavalier is with Fire moves, which deal 4× damage.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Heatran hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Primal Groudon hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves. Ho-Oh hits for 4× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug and Steel moves.

Evolution

Escavalier is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Karrablast → Escavalier), evolving from Karrablast.

Best counters to Escavalier

Other Bug/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Escavalier weak to?

As a Bug/Steel type, Escavalier takes super-effective damage from Fire (4×) moves.

What is Escavalier resistant to?

Escavalier resists Normal, Bug, Steel, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Escavalier?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Primal Groudon and Ho-Oh, which hit Escavalier with super-effective attacks.