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The best guide on how to play Crustle in Pokemon UNITE for Nintendo Switch and Mobile. Check here for the best builds, Held and Battle items, movesets, as well as the latest nerfs, buffs, counters, and more!
List of Contents
June 20 Update (Version 1.5.2.7)
Crustle Changes (June 20) | |
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• Move description changed to: "Splits open the ground toward the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and creating a barricade of rock. If this move is used again, the barricade is removed." |
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• Move description changed to: Strengthens this move's movement speed decrease on opposing Pokemon when it hits. |
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• Move now activates faster. |
1.2.1.4 | Fixed a bug where Crustle's stat may gain an unintended strength boost in certain circumstances. |
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1.2.1.3 | Melee range adjusted. |
1.5.1.6 | Cooldown reduced from 9s to 7s (-2s). |
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1.3.1.7 | Damage dealt by the boosted attack increased. |
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1.1.1.6 | Damage increased from 3,873 to 6,262 (+62%). Cooldown period reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds (-25%). |
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1.5.2.7 | Move now activates faster. |
1.1.1.6 | Damage increased from 540+270+270=1081 total to 636+325+325=1286 total (+19%). |
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1.5.2.7 | Move description changed. |
Crustle | ||
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Role: Defender Attack Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Difficulty: Novice Cost: |
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"Crustle hinders its opponents using many different moves." |
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Tips & Strategies for Every Lane
Strengths | Weaknesses |
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✔︎ Can be a support or a damage dealer ✔︎ Can effectively change the layout of the map ✔︎ Extremely mobile with Shell Smash |
✖︎ Effective use requires skill shot proficiency ✖︎ Higher damage output only occurs at low health |
Crustle Builds | |
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The Best Build for Crustle is the one with the gold crown!
Brawler Build
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Item Effects (at Level 30) | |||||
Attack: +30 Attack Speed: +7.50% HP: +660 |
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This build utilizes Crustle's high damage potential, making Crustle more of a brawler that takes the fight to the enemy. Your gameplay is centered around maximizing your damage output using Shell Smash and finishing off your targets with X-Scissor. Since this build sees Crustle being offense-focused, it is best to use it in a team that has a Supporter Pokemon to sustain Crustle or an Attacker to contribute to the overall offense you will deal with.
Muscle Band adds to your damage output through attack speed boost, attack stat boost, and percentage damage effect. As you engage in fights using Shell Smash, Weakness Policy allows you to convert the damage you take to extra attack, incentivizing you to get aggressive. It also gives Crustle a decent amount of HP for extra survivability. Finally, Buddy Barrier gives a huge HP boost, and its shield stacks on top of your Unite Move, making you incredibly tanky.
Potion allows Crustle to recover a high amount of HP, giving the Pokemon a chance to stay in the fight much longer. Additionally, Potion synergizes well with the aforementioned Held Items, since it increases Crustle's max HP.
Disruptor Build | Moveset | Held Items | |||
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Item Effects (at Level 30) | |||||
Attack: +15 Critical-Hit Rate: +8.10% Critical-Hit Damage: +12% HP: +450 |
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This build specializes on defending goal zones and providing crowd control during teamfights using Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock. You'll mostly want to be at the backlines during fights while you constantly throw your moves. When an enemy gets close to you or your allies at the backlines, activate Rubble Rouser and fend them off. You can also use it when you're confident in charging enemies. However, you can also choose X-Scissor, gaining a stun instead of a area DPS.
Scope Lens and Razor Claw improve Stealth Rock's damage since the move can critical-hit. Buddy Barrier boosts your HP, provides a teamfight tool, and goes well with your Unite Move, giving you an extra shield. If you're picking X-Scissor over Stealth Rock, you can replace Razor Claw with Muscle Band instead.
Slow Smoke gives you more crowd control on top of your moves. You can use it both defensively or offensively.
Item-Stacker Build | Moveset | Held Items | |||
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Attack: +18 HP: +690 |
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This build is similar to the Brawler Build but emphasizes scoring in the early game. You'll also be using Shell Smash and X Scissor as your primary moveset. Utilize Shell Smash's mobility to quickly score points once you learn it.
Attack Weight and Aeos Cookie are your core items for the build, giving you both massive damage and HP when fully stacked. Buddy Barrier also boosts your HP and gives you a teamfight tool.
You can be flexible when it comes to your battle items, choosing X Speed or Eject Button for mobility, Slow Smoke for utility, Potion for sustain, or X Attack for damage. Just pick what you prefer or what you're comfortable using.
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Assault Vest gives Crustle extra protection when facing against Sp. Attackers. It also increases Crustle's HP by a decent amount |
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Attack Weight compliments Crustle's aggressive scoring playstyle, pushing for early lane pressure. |
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Score Shield helps guard Crustle's more aggressive playstyle, complementary with using an Attack Weight. |
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Buddy Barrier provides extra shields on top of Crustle's Unite Move. This allows the Pokemon to become a walking fortress. |
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Focus Band compliments Crustle's passive, Sturdy, allowing Crustle to survive longer in fights. |
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Muscle Band increases Crustle's Standard Attack damage. The item is especially helpful for farming Wild Pokemon. |
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Weakness Policy is a great item that synergizes well with Crustle's innate durabiltiy thanks to its passive ability. With this, it can increase the potency of its auto-attacks. |
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Goal-Getter makes scoring goals faster and easier. Combined with Shell Smash, the item enhances scoring capabilities. |
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Slow Smoke is an additional crowd-control tool that synergizes well with Crustle's moveset. |
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Eject Button is both an offensive and defensive tool for the build, allowing you to get a better position to use your moves or make an escape when things go awry. |
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With Crustle's high HP, Potion allows Crustle to recover a significant amount of HP so it can stay in the fight longer. |
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X-Scissor deals decent damage, although not as powerful as Stealth Rock, and can put enemies in bad a position during fights. |
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Shell Smash is arguably Crustle's best move. It provides a massive boost to Crustle's damage output which improves Crustle's other moves, especially at low HP. |
For a more support style moveset, picking Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock equips Crustle with some decent disables. Which are pretty handy in a teamfight.
Let us know why in the comments!
Crustle can played in two ways: a killer support or a straight on bruiser. Depending on your team composition and your build, Crustle can alter the playing field or deliver devastating damage.
As a support, Divide and Conquer becomes Crustle's main gameplay. Use Rock Tomb to cut off one opponent from his allies, then go for the kill with the help of your team. Despite being a support, Crustle can still deal a good amount of damage.
As a bruiser, Crustle can use Shell Smash to trade some of its defense into offense to deal a lot of damage. This also gives you a certain level of mobility to initiate fights, making Crustle into a straight up fighter.
Crustle's damage move upgrade will unlock when it reaches level 6. Though you can practically pick any upgrade you want, we found that certain move combinations are needed, especially if you are taking on a specific playstyle.
Rushing to level 6 for Rock Tomb and either X-Scissor or Stealth Rock allows for early lane control. Use Rock Tomb to either cut off opposing Pokemon from their farm, block them from retreating, or from defending their goal. Stealth Rock is especially great for incidental damage while teams clash.
Rush farming to level 6 to unlock Shell Smash and X-Scissor as quickly as possible. Focus on farming and stealing your opponents' farm when possible. Rushing to level 6 will allow Crustle to easily pressure opposing pokemon in a lane with damage and knock back. Shel Smash, in particular, gives Crustle insane amounts of mobility, making it hard for opponents to catch up to it.
Shell Smash greatly boosts Crustle's movement speed allowing for quickly getting to Wild Pokemon spawns farming or retreating from a losing fight. Aggressively, Shell Smash can be used to confirm KOs or to go in and out of enemy goal zones to score quickly. Given that the move effects last for 5 seconds, you can easily maintain the speed and damage bonus.
Shell Smash can mitigate the slow effect from the enemy's Lane Flux, making it easier to traverse the enemy's side of the lane. Utilize this strategy to steal their berries so you can disrupt their chance to heal.
In the 7-minute mark, Drednaw spawns on Bottom Lane and Rotom on Top Lane. Having high defense and HP, Crustle can practically sustain all the damage while its teammates bombards the objectives with damage. Since these bosses can only move in a specific area, a Stealth Rock can help chip away on their HP. Moreover, use Rock Tomb to block opposing Pokemon from interfering, or push them away with an X Scissor to help your team secure these Pokemon and continue pushing your respective lane.
Due to the amount of pressure and control Crustle offers, your team can reliably push past enemy goals and invade their farm. Given its high HP, Defense, and ability to block opponents or get out to safety easily, it is best to have Crustle in the frontlines of the fight and maneuver around team clashes accordingly to set up walls or knockback key targets.
Crustle's moveset can help enhance how your team can push or defend goal zones.
X-Scissor can be used to body block enemies that are rushing to defend their goal while your team safely scores. Alternatively, you can push opponents into your goal zones so that they are at a massive disadvantage. When things go awry, however, be sure to use Shell Smash to secure your escape.
Using Rock Tomb to block off allied goal zones allows you to hinder opponents to advance while giving time for reinforcements to come. Alternatively, A well-placed wall can block opponents so you and your teammates can freely score. Moreover, Rock Tomb can trap retreating enemies so your team can finish them off.
CRUSTLE
Level | Objectives |
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1 - 4 | • Secure as many wild Pokemon as you can to level up quickly • If you're at the bottom lane, prioritize taking Audinos for more exp. • You can try to get early kills, but don't overextend • Choose Fury Cutter immediately, as this move is great for finishing off Aipom as quickly as possible. |
5 - 9 | • Crustle learns Shell Smash at level 4, replacing its newly learned Rock Slide. The speed bonus that it grants Crustle is useful for quickly getting to Audinos and Corphish and knocking them out for valuable EXP. • Help your allies secure Rotom and/or Drednaw with Crustle's X-Scissor |
10+ | • Stick with your team to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes • Reach level 13 before or when Zapdos spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset • Make sure you have Rubble Rouser available when Zapdos spawns • Help your allies win a teamfight and secure Zapdos |
Stealth Rock | |
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You'll want to trap an opponent from escaping with Rock Tomb, then use Stealth Rock to create a kill zone in the crevice spawned by Rock Tomb. For this to work, you need to hit Rock Tomb directly behind the opponent and then use Stealth Rock right away. |
X-Scissor Stunner | |
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Create a wall behind the opponent, then smash them into the wall using X-Scissor to stun them. This will leave them open for more attacks from teammates or at the very least, render them unable to escape. |
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Use Shell Smash to increase your damage and movement speed. Close in towards enemies, then use X-Scissor to deal massive damage. Knock enemies into walls for maximum effect. |
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Matchup Notes | ||
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1. The chart is based on our own experience playing Crustle. 2. Pokemon within each tier are unordered 3. Any Pokemon not shown here are still under investigation. |
These Pokemon have means to stop Crustle from properly positioning in fights. Hard lock-downs and interrupting moves can really mess up what Crustle aims to do in fights, causing Crustle to be ineffective.
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can prevent Crustle from positioning correctly using its moves |
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Rating: ★★★★★ • Can counter Crustle's offense and lower its defenses using Sing • Can cancel X-Scissor mid-combo with Cute Charm • Can provide shields for the team with Starlight Recital |
Even matchups are always a matter of skill, luck and timing. Here are some tips to help push Crustle ahead against other Pokemon on equal footing.
Pokemon Crustle can Fight Head-On |
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• Use Shell Smash and X-Scissor to fight them directly • Slow their assault with Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock • Use Rubble Rouser for survivability, and utilize Sturdy effects |
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How to Beat |
• Use Shell Smash and X-Scissor to fight them directly • Force them to reposition using Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock • Use Rubble Rouser for survivability, and utilize Sturdy effects |
Pokemon Crustle can Outmaneuver and Ignore |
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• Outmaneuver and ignore them in fights using Shell Smash • Use Rubble Rouser for survivability |
Must Get Close |
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• Punish them using X-Scissor and/or Rubble Rouser when they get close |
Weak Damage Against Crustle |
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• Utilize Sturdy effects • Get aggressive using Shell Smash and X-Scissor |
Relies Heavily on Moves |
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• Tank and dodge their moves using Shell Smash |
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Can abuse Sludge Bomb-Hex combo while Rock Tomb is active. |
The best counter to Gengar's amazing Sludge Bomb-Hex Combo is to escape Gengar's range. However, with Crustle's Rock Tomb, that is essentially rendered useless (save for teleporting moves and Eject Button) allowing Gengar to maximize the damage from this combo. | |
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Can abuse Rock Tomb by setting Future Sight or Psyshock where enemies are trapped. |
Rock Tomb essentially traps an opponent before they could escape. This could be a perfect time for Gardevoir to launch its deadly Future Sight or Psyshock to dish out some great damage. Paired with Stealth Rock, Crustle and Gardevoir can shave off a lot of HP from even the sturdiest of opponents. |
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Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 3.5s Total Damage: 534 |
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Slashes opposing Pokemon with claws, dealing damage to them. Hitting the same opposing Pokemon multiple times in succession with this move increases the damage dealt. | |
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Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 7s Total Damage: 1467 / 2145 |
Has the user dash forward with crossed claws, dealing damge to opposing Pokemon multiple times and shoving them. Leaves opposing Pokemon unable to act if they hit an object when shoved. Upgrade: Reduces this move's cooldown. | |
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Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Total Damage: 3358 / 6262 |
Throws many small rocks. When a rock hits an opposing Pokemon, or when the rocks have flown their full distance, a zone of many levitating rocks is created, dealing slowly-increasing damage over time to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect. Upgrade: Increases the duration of this move's effects and decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when this move hits. |
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Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Total Damage: 291 |
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Drops a large rock at the targeted area. When this move hits, it deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and leaves them unable to act for a short time. | |
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Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 7s |
Has the user smash its shell, converting a set percentage of Defense and Sp. Def into Attack and Sp. Atk and increasing the user's movement speed for a short time. Upgrade: Increases this move's conversion rate. | |
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Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 5s Total Damage: 947 / 1286 |
Splits open the ground toward the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and creating a barricade of rock. If used again, gets rid of the barricade. Upgrade: Also decreases the movement speed of opposing Pokemon for a short time when this move hits. |
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Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 134s Total Damage: 2316 / 2779 |
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Grants the user a shield for a short time and leaves nearby opposing Pokemon unable to act, dealing them damage over time. If the user receives damage while this move is in effect, the move deals additional hits to nearby opposing Pokemon. |
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Becomes a boosted attack with every third attack. When this boosted attack hits, it deals damage to opposing Pokemon in the area of effect and decreases their movement speed for a short time. |
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All Evolution Stages
Every time the Pokemon loses a certain amount of HP, its Defense and Sp. Def are increased. |
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1st Evolution | Final Evolution |
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Level | HP | Defense | Special Defense | Attack Damage |
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1 | 3300 | 97 | 67 | 175 |
2 | 3447 | 108 | 74 | 179 |
3 | 3615 | 120 | 82 | 183 |
4 | 4469 | 182 | 125 | 205 |
5 | 4692 | 198 | 136 | 211 |
6 | 4948 | 217 | 149 | 218 |
7 | 5242 | 239 | 164 | 226 |
8 | 5581 | 264 | 181 | 235 |
9 | 5971 | 293 | 201 | 245 |
10 | 6420 | 326 | 224 | 256 |
11 | 6936 | 364 | 250 | 269 |
12 | 7530 | 407 | 280 | 284 |
13 | 8213 | 457 | 314 | 301 |
14 | 8998 | 514 | 354 | 321 |
15 | 9900 | 580 | 400 | 344 |
Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.
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Upcoming Pokemon | No new CONFIRMED Pokemon |
All data is based on Season 04 Master Rank Top 100. Last Updated: June 28, 2022 |
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19% | 74.4% |
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13% | 76.3% |
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11% | 79% |
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10% | 71.4% |
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7% | 75.6% |
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Defender | Speedster |
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Master Rank: Top Ranked Win Rates
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