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Shuckle - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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Shuckle - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Shuckle, including its learnable moves and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Shuckle - Type and Abilities

Shuckle - Type

Shuckle
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Pokemon - Shuckle
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Bug Image Pokemon Rock Image

Shuckle Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Shuckle Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

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Shuckle Abilities

Name Description
Sturdy It cannot be knocked out with one hit.
Gluttony Encourages the early use of a held Berry.

Shuckle Hidden Ability

Name Description
Contrary Makes stat changes have an opposite effect.

How to Get Hidden Abilities

Max Raids The main method of obtaining hidden abilities is through Max Raids. In higher tier raids, Pokemon will have a higher chance of having hidden abilities.
Trading You can trade with other players for Pokemon with hidden abilities. Visit our trading board to post requests!
Ability Patch The Ability Patch is an item introduce in the Crown Tundra DLC that replaces a Pokemon's ability with another ability. This can be purchased at the Max Lair from the Dynite Ore vendor for 200 Dynite Ore
Breeding Parent Pokemon with hidden abilities have a chance of passing down their hidden ability when paired with another Pokemon or a Ditto.

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Shuckle Egg Group

Egg Groups
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Egg Groups Determine Compatibility

Pokemon can be classified into egg groups which determine who they can be partnered with for breeding. Pokemon of the same egg group can breed, producing the base evolution of the female parent.

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Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Def+1/Sp.Def+1

EVs Boost Your Pokemon's Stats

Effort Values or EVs are hidden stats that Pokemon obtain upon defeating certain Pokemon. Each Pokemon yield different EVs for each stat, making it ideal to frequently fight one Pokemon to gain an advantage.

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Base Stats of Shuckle

HP
20
Atk
10
Def
230
Sp. Atk
10
Sp. Def
230
Speed
5
Total Base Stats
505

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Evolution Chart of Shuckle

Evolution Line
Shuckle ImageShuckle
This Pokemon does not evolve.

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How to Get Shuckle

In the Wild

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Stony Wilderness
Sandstorm
Uncommon
Ballimere Lake
Clear Sunny
Common

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Watchtower Ruins
Sandstorm
Common
Sunny
Rare
Dusty Bowl
Sandstorm
Rare
Giant's Cap
Sandstorm
Rare
Galar Mine No. 2 All Weather Rare
Ballimere Lake
Clear Sunny
Common

Set Location Encounter

Map Weather
Dusty Bowl All Weather
Ballimere Lake
Clear Sunny

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
Rolling Fields Den (H) Yes
Stony Wilderness Den (L) Yes
Workout Sea Rare Den D Yes
Potbottom Desert Rare Den B Yes
Training Lowlands Rare Den A Yes
Forest of Focus Rare Den F Yes
Fields of Honor Rare Den H Yes
Fields of Honor Rare Den G Yes
Slippery Slope Rare Den A Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den G Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den T Yes
Snowslide Slope Rare Den I Yes
Ballimere Lake Rare Den O Yes

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Learnset of Shuckle

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Withdraw Pokemon Water Image - - 40
Base Wrap Pokemon Normal Image 15 90 20
5 Rollout Pokemon Rock Image 30 90 20
10 Struggle Bug Pokemon Bug Image 50 100 20
15 Rock Throw Pokemon Rock Image 50 90 15
20 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
25 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
30 Bug Bite Pokemon Bug Image 60 100 20
35 Guard Split Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
35 Power Split Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
40 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
45 Gastro Acid Pokemon Poison Image 100 10
50 Sticky Web Pokemon Bug Image - - 20
55 Power Trick Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
60 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5
65 Shell Smash Pokemon Normal Image - - 15

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM15 Dig Pokemon Ground Image 80 100 10
TM19 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM22 Rock Slide Pokemon Rock Image 75 90 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM32 Sandstorm Pokemon Rock Image - - 10
TM34 Sunny Day Pokemon Fire Image - - 5
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM48 Rock Tomb Pokemon Rock Image 60 95 15
TM49 Sand Tomb Pokemon Ground Image 35 85 15
TM53 Mud Shot Pokemon Ground Image 55 95 15
TM54 Rock Blast Pokemon Rock Image 25 90 10
TM74 Venoshock Pokemon Poison Image 65 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM81 Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Image 60 100 20

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR10 Earthquake Pokemon Ground Image 100 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR21 Reversal Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 15
TR22 Sludge Bomb Pokemon Poison Image 90 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR30 Encore Pokemon Normal Image - 100 5
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR52 Gyro Ball Pokemon Steel Image - 100 5
TR67 Earth Power Pokemon Ground Image 90 100 10
TR75 Stone Edge Pokemon Rock Image 100 80 5
TR76 Stealth Rock Pokemon Rock Image - - 20
TR78 Sludge Wave Pokemon Poison Image 95 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Skitter Smack Pokemon Bug Image 70 90 10
Meteor Beam Pokemon Rock Image 120 90 10
Steel Roller Pokemon Steel Image 130 100 5

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Sweet Scent Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Final Gambit Pokemon Fighting Image - 100 5
Acupressure Pokemon Normal Image - - 30
Toxic Pokemon Poison Image - 90 10
Knock Off Pokemon Dark Image 65 100 20
Covet Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 25
Infestation Pokemon Bug Image 20 100 20
Defense Curl Pokemon Normal Image - - 40
Acid Pokemon Poison Image 40 100 30

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Shuckle in Other Pokemon Games

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