Type matchups
Damage Karrablast takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Karrablast has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 315
Karrablast has a base stat total of 315, higher than 20% of Pokémon. With Attack (75) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Karrablast can have the abilities Swarm, Shed Skin and No Guard.
How to beat Karrablast
Karrablast takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Karrablast is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Karrablast → Escavalier) and evolves into Escavalier.
Best counters to Karrablast
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Karrablast weak to?
As a Bug type, Karrablast takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Karrablast resistant to?
Karrablast resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Karrablast?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Karrablast with super-effective attacks.