Type matchups
Damage Shuckle takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Rock type, Shuckle 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
- 20
- Attack
- 10
- Defense
- 230
- Sp. Atk
- 10
- Sp. Def
- 230
- Speed
- 5
- Total
- 505
Shuckle has a base stat total of 505, higher than 67% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (230). Its Attack (10) and Sp. Atk (10) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 5 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 20 HP, 230 Defense and 230 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Shuckle can have the abilities Sturdy, Gluttony and Contrary.
How to beat Shuckle
Shuckle 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
Shuckle does not evolve.
Best counters to Shuckle
Frequently asked questions
What is Shuckle weak to?
As a Bug/Rock type, Shuckle takes super-effective damage from Rock, Steel and Water moves.
What is Shuckle resistant to?
Shuckle resists Normal and Poison moves.
What are the best counters to Shuckle?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zamazenta, Cobalion and Lucario, which hit Shuckle with super-effective attacks.