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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

Latest Nerfs & Buffs (7/18)
Basic Info
Best Builds
Best Items & Moveset
How to Play
Progression and Leveling Guide
Combos
Matchups & Counters
Best Teammates
Moves
Stats & Evolutions
Skins (Holowear)
Character Spotlight
Achievements
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Crustle Latest Buffs and Nerfs (7/18)

Version 1.19.2.6 Patch Notes

Crustle Changes
Stat Buff	• Defense increased from 97 - 580 to 97 - 640. • Sp. Def. increased from 67 - 400 to 67 - 460.

Crustle Stat Buff

Lvl	Def	Sp. Def.
5	198 → 211 (+6.6%)	136 → 150 (+10.3%)
10	326 → 353 (+8.3%)	224 → 252 (+12.5%)
15	580 → 640 (+10.3%)	400 → 460 (+15%)

Stat Updates

1.2.1.4	Fixed a bug where Crustle's stat may gain an unintended strength boost in certain circumstances.
1.2.1.3	Melee range adjusted.
1.19.2.6	Defense increased from 97 - 580 to 97 - 640. Sp. Def. increased from 67 - 400 to 67 - 460.

Sturdy

1.11.1.8	Defense and Sp. Def. bonus increased from 5 + 1 x Level to 6 + 2 x Level (up to 10 levels).

X-Scissor

1.5.1.6	Cooldown reduced from 9s to 7s (-2s).
1.11.1.8	Cooldown decreased from 7s to 6s (-1s). X-Scissor +: Cooldown decreased from 6s to 5s. (-1s)
1.14.1.2	Damage decreased by 10%.
1.17.1.2	Cooldown increased from 6s to 6.5s.

Standard Attack

1.3.1.7	Damage dealt by the boosted attack increased.

Stealth Rock

1.1.1.6	Damage increased from 3,873 to 6,262 (+62%). Cooldown period reduced from 8 seconds to 6 seconds (-25%).
1.5.2.7	Move now activates faster.
1.7.1.2	Fixed a bug where stealth rock would deal increased damage at the start of the attack.
1.7.1.9	Cooldown reduced from 6s to 5s. (-1s)
1.17.1.2	Cooldown increased from 5s to 5.5s. Damage decreased by 8%.

Rock Tomb

1.1.1.6	Damage increased from 540+270+270=1081 total to 636+325+325=1286 total (+19%).
1.5.2.7	Move description changed.
1.7.1.9	Increased slow effect on opponents.
1.17.1.2	Cooldown increased from 5s to 5.5s.

Rubble Rouser

1.7.1.9	UNITE Gauge now fills up more easily. Static cooldown reduced from 134s to 110s. (-24s)
1.11.1.8	Recoil damage when receiving damage increased by 33%. Recoil damage latency decreased from 2s to 1s. (-1s)
1.17.1.2	Energy cost increased by 20%.

Crustle Basic Info

Crustle
	Tier Rating: Role: Defender Attack Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Difficulty: Novice Cost: 8000 / 460
"Crustle hinders its opponents using many different moves."

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Crustle Best Lanes

Top	Jungle	Bottom

Tips & Strategies for Every Lane

Crustle Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths	Weaknesses
✔︎ Has versatile gameplay. ✔︎ Strong crowd control moves. ✔︎ Extremely mobile with Shell Smash.	✖︎ Effective use requires skill shot proficiency. ✖︎ Higher damage output at the cost of low defenses.

Best Builds for Crustle

Crustle Builds
X-Scissor (Damage) Build
X-Scissor (Defense) Build	Stealth Rock Build

X-Scissor (Damage) Build

X-Scissor (Damage) Build
Moveset			Held Items
Shell Smash X-Scissor			Attack Weight Weakness Policy Focus Band
Battle Item
Eject Button
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +33 Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 HP: +210			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x6 White x6			Positive Stats: • Attack • Critical-Hit Rate Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Movement Speed
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

X-Scissor Build Explanation

This is an offensive build that utilizes the effects of Shell Smash to increase X-Scissor's damage. It can also be modified a bit to give X-Scissor a chance to deal critical-hits.

Attack Weight provides Crustle with a large damage boost, particularly for X-Scissor. It's also easy to stack thanks to the mobility Crustle gets from Shell Smash.
Weakness Policy works well with Crustle's frontline/tank gameplay, increasing its Attack as it takes hits. It also gives a decent amount of damage and HP.
Focus Band improves Crustle's durability through increased defenses, which is transformed into more damage when the Pokemon uses Shell Smash, and acts as a survivability tool.
Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
For a different offensive approach, Scope Lens and Razor Claw can be equipped instead of the other two, giving X-Scissor a chance to deal critical-hits for each attack.
Eject Button gives Crustle a quick repositioning tool, which can also be used to set up X-Scissor.
The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 White Emblems for maximum HP and 6 Brown Emblems for additional damage. This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both White and Brown.
Equip Emblems that improve Attack or Critical-Hit Rate for more damage.
Sp. Atk and Movement Speed can be freely traded for the other stats.

X-Scissor Build Damage Test

Items (Level 30)	X-Scissor (Base) (@ Lvl 15)	X-Scissor (w/ Shell Smash) (@ Lvl 15)
Weakness Policy + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	2894	4434

Since the build is centered on X-Scissor, equipping items that will maximize its damage is the ideal item combination. Focus Band is a core item for the build, leaving only two (2) items left for consideration.

As the results show, Weakness Policy and a fully-stacked Attack Weight will produce the best results for the build. Weakness Policy works well with Crustle's tank gameplay and Attack Weight can be stacked quickly in the early game thanks to Shell Smash.

As for alternatives, although not shown in the test, replacing both items with Scope Lens and Razor Claw would be a great option. Both items will give X-Scissor a chance to deal critical-hit for each attack, dealing more damage than any of the results.

These damage tests are conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode.

Items (Level 30)	X-Scissor (Base) (@ Lvl 15)	X-Scissor (w/ Shell Smash) (@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band + Razor Claw	2287	3662
Muscle Band + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	2643	4017
Muscle Band + Weakness Policy (4 Stacks)	2496	4036
Razor Claw + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	2643	4017
Razor Claw + Weakness Policy (4 Stacks)	2496	4036
Weakness Policy + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	2894	4434

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

X-Scissor (Defensive) Build

X-Scissor (Defense) Build
Moveset			Held Items
Rock Tomb X-Scissor			Exp. Share Focus Band Resonant Guard
Battle Item
X Speed
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Movement Speed: +150 HP: +690 HP Recovery: +18			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x6 White x6			Positive Stats: • HP • Attack Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

X-Scissor (Defensive) Build Explanation

This is a defensive variation for X-Scissor that's centered around trapping opponents with Rock Tomb and shoving them towards it using X-Scissor.

Exp. Share helps Crustle and its lane partner to level up faster, particularly in the early game. It also gives the Pokemon a decent amount of movement speed.
Resonant Guard gives Crustle a nice amount of HP and HP recovery, and allows Crustle to generate another shield for itself and its allies when it deals damage.
Focus Band improves Crustle's durability through increased defenses and acts as a survivability tool.
Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
X Speed gives Crustle a nice mobility tool that essentially acts like Shell Smash due to their similar effects.
The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 White Emblems for maximum HP and 6 Brown Emblems for additional damage. This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both White and Brown.
Equip Emblems that improve Attack or HP for more damage or durability.
Sp. Atk and Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Stealth Rock Build

Stealth Rock Build
Moveset			Held Items
Rock Tomb Stealth Rock			Attack Weight Float Stone Focus Band
Battle Item
X Speed
Item Effects (at Level 30)			Recommended Lane
Attack: +42 Defense: +30 Sp. Def: +30 Movement Speed: +150			Top Lane Bot Lane
Emblem Color Combination			Target Emblem Stats
Brown x6 White x6			Positive Stats: • HP • Attack Free Negative Stats: • Sp. Atk • Defense • Sp. Def • Critical-Hit Rate
Note: The emblem color and stats here are suggestions only. The builds are still viable even without the suggested emblems.

Stealth Rock Build Explanation

This build revolves around trapping opponents with Rock Tomb, then laying down Stealth Rock to slow and damage them.

Attack Weight provides Crustle with a large damage boost, maximizing its move damage.
Float Stone gives Crustle the mobility to move around and use Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock. It also gives a decent amount of Attack stat for more damage.
Focus Band improves Crustle's durability through increased defenses and acts as a survivability tool.
Tenacity Belt can be a replacement for Focus Band, providing the same defense increase but focusing more on durability due to its effect.
X Speed helps Crustle stack Attack Weight quickly and safely, especially during the early game. It's also a versatile mobility tool.
The build's Boost Emblem loadout should consist of 6 White Emblems for maximum HP and 6 Brown Emblems for additional damage. This can be achieved by equipping at least two (2) Emblems that are both White and Brown.
Equip Emblems that improve Attack or HP for more damage or durability.
Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Defense, Critical-Hit Rate can be freely traded for the other stats.

Stealth Rock Build Damage Test

Items (Level 30)	Rock Tomb (@ Lvl 15)	Stealth Rock (Total Damage (@ Lvl 15)
Float Stone + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	1470	6662

Since the build is centered on Stealth Rock and Rock Tomb, equipping items that will maximize their damage is the ideal item combination. Focus Band is a core item for the build, leaving only two (2) items for consideration.

As the results show, Float Stone and a fully-stacked Attack Weight will generate the best results for the build. Float Stone's movement speed bonus and effect will give Crustle some mobility to move around and use Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock. It also provides a decent amount of Attack for more damage.

These damage tests are conducted using the Training Dummy in Practice Mode.

Items (Level 30)	Rock Tomb (@ Lvl 15)	Stealth Rock (Total Damage (@ Lvl 15)
Muscle Band + Razor Claw	1334	6366
Muscle Band + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	1455	6631
Muscle Band + Float Stone	1350	6397
Razor Claw + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	1455	6631
Razor Claw + Float Stone	1350	6397
Float Stone + Attack Weight (6 Stacks)	1470	6662

The tests above does not use any Emblems yet so it will scale higher if equipped.

Crustle Best Items & Moveset

Best Held Items

Item	Explanation
Exp. Share	Exp. Share helps Crustle and its lane partner level up faster, especially in the early game. It also gives the Pokemon more movement speed.
Attack Weight	Attack Weight compliments Crustle's aggressive scoring playstyle, pushing for early lane pressure.
Aeos Cookie	Aeos Cookie adds more bulk to Crustle in the form of more HP.
Score Shield	Score Shield helps guard Crustle's more aggressive playstyle, complementary with using an Attack Weight.
Float Stone	Float Stone gives Crustle movement speed and damage simultaneously, giving the Pokemon some versatility.
Focus Band	Focus Band compliments Crustle's passive, Sturdy, allowing Crustle to survive longer in fights.
Scope Lens	Scope Lens can improve X-Scissor by giving it a chance to deal critical-hit for each attack, increasing its overall damage drastically.
Razor Claw	Razor Claw works great with Shell Smash's low cooldown and usability, increasing Crustle's attack on top of the move's own effects. It also adds more critical-hit rate to X-Scissor.
Weakness Policy	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.
Resonant Guard	Resonant Guard works nicely with Crustle's gameplay, giving itself and its allies a shield when it deals damage. It also gives a nice amount HP and HP recovery.
Tenacity Belt	Tenacity Belt provides Crustle with a nice amount of Defense and Sp. Def., and its effect works well with the Pokemon's Shell Smash move.

List of Held Items

Best Battle Items

Item	Explanation
Goal-Getter	Goal-Getter makes scoring goals faster and easier. Combined with Shell Smash, the item enhances scoring capabilities.
Eject Button	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.
X Speed	X Speed is a great item for Crustle if it doesn't learn Shell Smash, giving it similar effects in terms of mobility.
Potion	With Crustle's high HP, Potion allows Crustle to recover a significant amount of HP so it can stay in the fight longer.

List of Battle Items

Best Moveset

Move	Explanation
X-Scissor	X-Scissor deals decent damage, although not as powerful as Stealth Rock, and can put enemies in bad a position during fights.
Shell Smash	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.

This moveset turns Crustle's high defenses into raw damage. Shell Smash is a versatile move that suits Crustle's frontline gameplay. It converts a percentage of Crustle's Sp. Def and Defenses into damage, which works fine with either of the other moves. It also makes Cruslte incredibly mobile and resilient to disables and debuffs, perfect for a tank. X-Scissor is Crustle's best damage move. It has the potential to deal massive damage since it can deal critical-hits, particularly if the Pokemon equips an item that increases Critical-Hit Rate. It can also stun opponents when they're shoved towards a wall, turning it into a crowd control move.

For a more support-style moveset, picking Rock Tomb and Stealth Rock equips Crustle with some decent disables, which are great in teamfights.

Which Moveset Do You Think is Best for Crustle?

Shell Smash & X-Scissor 22

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Shell Smash & Stealth Rock 3

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Rock Tomb & X-Scissor 10

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Rock Tomb & Stealth Rock 7

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Let us know why in the comments!

Previous Poll Results

Shell Smash & X-Scissor 39

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Shell Smash & Stealth Rock 7

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Rock Tomb & X-Scissor 6

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Rock Tomb & Stealth Rock 24

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How to Play Crustle

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Utilize Initial Moveset
Keep an Eye on Study Stacks and Utilize Them
Fight in the Frontlines
Prolong Fights Using Rubble Rouser

Utilize Initial Moveset

Crustle has a strong initial moveset. Make sure to utilize them to gain some advantage in the early game.

Use Rock Slide to win fights, secure wild Pokemon, and defend goal zones. It can also be used to scout for enemies who might be hiding in grass.

As for Fury Cutter, utilize its damage increase effect to harass opponents out of the lane or just to secure wild Pokemon.

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Rock Slide	Fury Cutter

Keep an Eye on Study Stacks and Utilize Them

Crustle can make itself more durable as it tanks damage thanks to its ability, Sturdy, increasing its Defense and Sp. Def. stats every time it loses a certain amount of HP. This effect can stack up to 10 times. Make sure to take advantage of this effect to tank for the team.

Sturdy: Crustle Ability Effects

Turn Defenses into Damage with Shell Smash

One effective way to utilize Sturdy stacks is to use Shell Smash. The move converts a set percentage of Crustle's Defense and Sp. Def. into Attack and Sp. Atk., increasing the Pokemon's damage output.

Shell Smash: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

Fight in the Frontlines

Since Crustle is a Defender, its primary gameplay revolves around fighting in the frontlines during fights to tank for its team and protect less durable allies.

Trap Opponents with Rock Tomb

Use Rock Tomb to trap opponents and set up a fight. The wall and slowing effect allows allies to easily follow up with their moves. Moreover, the move has a decent cast range, making it great against fleeing targets.

Tip:

One neat trick to make Rock Tomb more effective is to use it on opponents that are near walls or tight areas. If done right, they can be completely trapped between objects and Rock Tomb..

Rock Tomb: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

Shove Opponents with X-Scissor

Use X-Scissor to shove opponents away from allies or towards them depending on the situation. The move also deals quite a lot of damage since it has a chance to deal critical-hits per attack, making it a great generic offensive tool. Futhermore, if possible, shove opponents towards walls to stun them; this includes Rock Tomb.

X-Scissor: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

Zone Out Opponents with Stealth Rock

Stealth Rock is a great zoning tool. It can be used to effectively block off an area when taking objectives, force opponents out of grass, and defend goal zones. It's also great for chasing opponents due to its cast range and slowing effect.

Stealth Rock: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

Prolong Fights Using Rubble Rouser

It's best to use Rubble Rouser only when Crustle's HP gets to about half or below. This is mainly because Crustle can't gain any Sturdy stacks if Rubber Rouser's shield is absorbing all the damage and the Pokemon's HP remains the same.

It's better to stack up Sturdy's effect first by allowing Crustle to soak up damage, then activating Rubble Rouser when its HP becomes very low, allowing the Pokemon to utilize the Sturdy stacks while shielded. This is especially true when using Shell Smash.

Rubble Rouser: Crustle Move Effect and Cooldown

Stay Close to Opponents to Deal Damage

Once Rubble Rouser is activated, it's best to stay close to opponents since the move deals damage overtime to enemies that are within its area of effect.

Utilize the Return Damage Mechanic

On top of the damage the move deals overtime, Rubble Rouser also deals damage to opponents that hit Crustle while the move is active. Take advantage of this mechanic by dialing up the aggression.

Progression and Leveling Guide

Top and Bottom Guide

Level 1 to 5

Quickly clear out the Bunnelbies in the lane.
Keep farming wild Pokemon in the lane to reach level 4 and learn your first move.
At bottom lane, prioritize taking Indeedees for more exp.

Level 6 to 9

Keep hunting Wild Pokemon to gain more EXP from farming Altaria and Swablus.
Once you reach level 6, learn your second move.
Help allies secure Regice, Registeel, or Regirock when it spawns, otherwise secure Regieleki.
Upon reaching level 9, learn your Unite Move.

Level 10+

Stick with allies to hunt targets, secure objectives, and push lanes.
Reach at least level 13 or max level if possible before or when Groudon spawns for a fully-upgraded moveset.
Make sure that your Unite Move is available when Groudon spawns.
Help teammates win a teamfight and secure Groudon.

Crustle Combos

Rock Tomb Combos

This set of combos utilizes the trapping capabilites of Rock Tomb.

Stealth Rock Trap Combo

Stealth Rock Trap Combo
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Rock Tomb ► Stealth Rock ► Standard Attack ~
Start by cutting your opponents path and prevent them from escaping with Rock Tomb. Then thro a 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 Trap Combo

X-Scissor Trap Combo
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Rock Tomb ► X-Scissor ► Standard Attack ~
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.

Ultimate Rubble Fighter Combo

Ultimate Rubble Fighter Combo
► ► ► ~
Rubble Rouser ► Shell Smash ► X-Scissor ► Standard Attack ~
This is an initiating combo that is great for brawls. Start by activating Rubble Rouser to generate a large amount of shields. Follow it up with Shell Smash to convert Crustle's defenses into offense. Then, seek out a target to fight. For a devastating entrance, use X-Scissor to stun the target in place before you start brawling.

Matchups & Counters for Crustle

Crustle Matchups

Matchup Notes
Hard Counter	Even Matchup	Easy Matchup
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.

Hard Counter with Disables or Overpower with Damage

Crustle's moves gives the Pokemon incredible versatility in terms of gameplay, making the Pokemon hard to fully counter. However, Pokemon that are able to stun or overpower Crustle with damage can definitely win against it.

Pokemon	Explanation
Venusaur	Rating: ★★★★★ • Can quickly deplete Cruslte's HP from afar using Solar Beam. • Can overpower Cruslte in a fight with Petal Dance and Giga Drain.
Garchomp	Rating: ★★★★ • Can win in a 1-on-1 brawl against Crustle thanks to its Boosted Attacks. • Can displace or reach Crustle with Dragon Rush.

Even Matchups for Crustle

Taking advantage of Cruslte's versatile moveset and high durability can help it get the upper hand against these Pokemon.

Close the Gap or Force Them to Move

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage

How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Crustle. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Crustle fast. • When using Shell Smash, use the move to head straight for them, then follow up with X-Scissor to knock them out. • When using Stealth Rock, force them to relocate by trapping them first with Rock Tomb, then following up with it. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Disrupt Their Attacks or Combos

All-Rounder

How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Crustle's damage. However, they do need to go toe to toe with Crustle to defeat it, putting them in range for the Pokemon's moves. • When using Shell Smash, activate it first to gain more damage, then disrupt their attacks or combos using X-Scissor. • When using Stealth Rock, force them to relocate by trapping them first with Rock Tomb, then following up with it. • Alternatively, just use Rubble Rouser when they decide to attack and fight them head on.

Tank Their Damage, Then Retaliate

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage

How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, Crustle can tank their damage and easily retaliate thanks to Sturdy. • When using Shell Smash, activate the move and just head straight for them, then follow up with X-Scissor. • When using Stealth Rock, place it in their path to discourage them from approaching, or wait for them to dash in, then trap them with Rock Tomb and follow up with Stealth Rock. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Utilize Their Numbers

Supporters

How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Crustle, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights. • Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by either heading straight for them using Shell Smash, then following up with X-Scissor, or trapping them with Rock Tomb, then placing Stealth Rock on their position. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Group Up with Allies

Highly Durable Pokemon

How to Beat
• Much like Crustle, these Pokemon are extremely durable, making it difficult for the Pokemon to take them down alone. With that, it's best to group up with allies to bring them down with the help of Crustle. • When using Shell Smash, use it to stay in front of them, then push them back using X-Scissor. • When using Stealth Rock, trap them first with Rock Tomb, then place Stealth Rock on their position.

Easy Matchups for Crustle

Crustle has enough offense that it can go toe-to-toe with these Pokemon. Once it catches them in Stealth Rock or disable them with X-Scissor, it will have a high chance of knocking these Pokemon down.

Close the Gap or Force Them to Move

Ranged, Fragile Pokemon with High Damage

How to Beat
• These Pokemon prefer to keep their distance from opponents when fighting. They also have high damage potential that can be dangerous for Crustle. However, they are fragile and can get knocked out by Crustle fast. • When using Shell Smash, use the move to head straight for them, then follow up with X-Scissor to knock them out. • When using Stealth Rock, force them to relocate by trapping them first with Rock Tomb, then following up with it. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Disrupt Their Attacks or Combos

All-Rounder

How to Beat
• These Pokemon excel in close combat and rely mostly on their attacks or combos to deal damage. They are also durable enough to tank Crustle's damage. However, they do need to go toe to toe with Crustle to defeat it, putting them in range for the Pokemon's moves. • When using Shell Smash, activate it first to gain more damage, then disrupt their attacks or combos using X-Scissor. • When using Stealth Rock, force them to relocate by trapping them first with Rock Tomb, then following up with it. • Alternatively, just use Rubble Rouser when they decide to attack and fight them head on.

Tank Their Damage, Then Retaliate

High-mobility Pokemon with Burst Damage

How to Beat
• These Pokemon are incredibly agile and deal high burst damage. However, Crustle can tank their damage and easily retaliate thanks to Sturdy. • When using Shell Smash, activate the move and just head straight for them, then follow up with X-Scissor. • When using Stealth Rock, place it in their path to discourage them from approaching, or wait for them to dash in, then trap them with Rock Tomb and follow up with Stealth Rock. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Utilize Their Numbers

Supporters

How to Beat
• These Pokemon usually stick with their allies and rarely venture alone. Although they themselves pose no threat to Crustle, their support capabilities makes them valuable during fights. • Take advantage of them being in close proximity to each other by either heading straight for them using Shell Smash, then following up with X-Scissor, or trapping them with Rock Tomb, then placing Stealth Rock on their position. • Use Rubble Rouser to stay alive longer when Crustle's HP is low.

Best Teammates for Crustle

Pokemon	Explanation
Gardevoir Gengar Urshifu	Combo-centric Damage Dealers
Gardevoir Gengar Urshifu	Pokemon whose gameplay centers on using combos can synergize well with Crustle. Crustle can use Rock Tomb and X-Scissor to block enemy movement and disable them, making it easier for them to execute their combos and finish off targets.
Dodrio Sableye	Speedy Scorers
Dodrio Sableye	Pokemon that can easily and aggressively score points throughout the game alongside Crustle can pressure the enemy team to rotate lanes and defend their goals or risk getting outscored. Crustle can use Shell Smash to mimic their gameplay all while staying versitile enough to join teamfights.
Pikachu Snorlax Wigglytuff	AoE Disablers
Pikachu Snorlax Wigglytuff	Pokemon with an arsenal of AoE disabling moves can benefit from Crustle's versitile moveset. They can easily land their AoE moves like Heavy Slam and Thunderbolt at enemies trapped inside Rock Tomb. They can also stun enemies and keep them inside Stealth Rock's area, dealing more damage as a result.
Mr. Mime	Frontline Duo
Mr. Mime	Mr. Mime has great synergy with Crustle and can become an unstoppable frontline duo. Mr. Mime can Power Swap Crustle and use Psychic as they chase down targets, causing a huge burst of damage around both of them. Alternatively, Mr. Mime can use Confusion to shove enemies towards Rock Tomb's wall and keep them in place as they continuously receive damage from Stealth Rock.

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Crustle Moves and Ability

Move Slot 1 (R)

Fury Cutter (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 3.5s Starting Damage: 494 Damage increase per hit: 20% Final Damage: N/A Damage increase per hit: 20%
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.
X-Scissor (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Melee Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6.5s Starting Damage: 1317 First attack: 371, Second attack: 439, Third attack: 507 Final Damage: 1931 First attack: 542, Second attack: 644, Third attack: 745
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.
Stealth Rock (Lv. 6) Upgrade Lv. 13	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 5.5s Starting Damage: 3108 Initial damage: 255, Damage increase per instance: 10% to 15%, Number of instances: 8 Final Damage: 5758 Initial damage: 344, Damage increase per instance: 10% to 15%, Number of instances: 10
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.

Move Slot 2 (ZR)

Rock Slide (Lv. 1 or 3)	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 6s Starting Damage: 270 Final Damage: 291
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.
Shell Smash (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Status Cooldown: 7s Starting Damage: N/A Final Damage: N/A
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.
Rock Tomb (Lv. 4) Upgrade Lv. 11	Move Type: Area Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 5.5s Starting Damage: 897 Inital damage: 447 + 225, Damage when rock expires: 225 Final Damage: 1286 Inital damage: 636 + 325, Damage when rock expires: 325
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.

Unite Moves (ZL)

Rubble Rouser (Lv. 9)	Move Type: Buff Damage Type: Physical Cooldown: 134s Starting Damage: 2120 Damage per instance: 212, Number of instances: 10 Final Damage: 2690 Damage per instance: 269, Number of instances: 10
Grants the user a shield for a short time and elaves 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.

Standard Attack

Standard Attack	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.

Ability (Passive)

Sturdy	All Evolution Stages Every time the Pokemon loses a certain amount of HP, its Defense and Sp. Def are increased.

Crustle Stats & Evolutions

Crustle Evolutions

1st Evolution	Final Evolution
Dwebble (Lv. 1)	Crustle (Lv. 4)

Crustle Stats

Level	HP	Defense	Special Defense	Attack Damage
1	3300	97	67	175
2	3447	109	76	179
3	3615	123	86	183
4	4469	193	137	205
5	4692	211	150	211
6	4948	232	165	218
7	5242	256	182	226
8	5581	284	202	235
9	5971	316	225	245
10	6420	353	252	256
11	6936	396	283	269
12	7530	445	318	284
13	8213	501	359	301
14	8998	566	406	321
15	9900	640	460	344

Attack Damage is the damage of the Basic Attack as tested against the Training Dummy.

Crustle In-Game Stat Listings

Offense	Endurance	Mobility	Scoring	Support

Crustle Skins (Holowear)

Holowear
Shrine Style Zirco Trading: 60 Energy Rewards Odds: 0.8%	Cake Style Zirco Trading: 2199
Starry Night Style Zirco Trading: 400	Tuxedo Style Event: 1st Anniversary Cake Challenge

All Pokemon Skins (Holowear)

Crustle Character Spotlight

Crustle Achievements

X-Scissor Achievement

X-Scissor
Pokemon	Move
Crustle	X-Scissor
Mission: In a single battle, show Pokemon from the opposing team into an obstacle 2 or more times with X-Scissor or X-Scissor+ (5/10/20 battles total)
Medals & Points	Rewards
Beginner 5	Aeos Ticket x100
Expert 5	Aeos Coin x300
Master 10	Holowear Ticket x3

List of Defender Pokemon Achievements

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Machamp	Mamoswine	Mega Charizard X	Mega Lucario
Mega Mewtwo X	Mega Mewtwo Y	Meowscarada	Metagross
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Sylveon	Talonflame	Tinkaton	Trevenant
Tsareena	Tyranitar	Umbreon	Urshifu
Vaporeon	Venusaur	Wigglytuff	Zacian
Zeraora	Zoroark

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Mega Lucario	Mega Charizard X

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Anonymous about 2 years

These builds are very outdated. And far from the most accurate and not as many options as there should be. Use to love this site now feel it's trash

Anonymous over 2 years

you're basically a raidboss. Good to know.

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