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No. 0213 · Generation II · Johto

Shuckle

The Mold Pokémon

TL;DR. Shuckle is a bug/rock-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 505. The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

Bug Rock

The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.

Height0.6 m

Weight20.5 kg

AbilitiesSturdy, Gluttony

HiddenContrary

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 505. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 20

Attack 10

Defense 230

Sp. Attack 10

Sp. Defense 230

Speed 5

Total505

505 base stat total, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Bug-types.

230 base Defense, Shuckle's strongest stat, ranking 1st of 160 Bug-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Shuckle on Daily Pokémon

Shuckle was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

Aug 11, 2026

Pokémon GO

Shuckle in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Shuckle reaches 405 CP at level 40 and 463 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack17

GO Defense396

GO Stamina85

Max CP (L40)405

Max CP (L50)458

Best buddy (L51)463

Raid catch CP 189–231 (L20). Weather boosted 236–289 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Shuckle.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shuckle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Shuckle?

Shuckle is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Shuckle weak to?

Shuckle takes 2× damage from Water, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Shuckle resistant to?

Shuckle resists Normal, Poison. It has no full immunities.

Does Shuckle evolve?

Shuckle does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Shuckle from?

Shuckle was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0213.

What are Shuckle's base stats?

Shuckle has HP 20, Attack 10, Defense 230, Special Attack 10, Special Defense 230, and Speed 5. Total base stat total: 505.

What are Shuckle's abilities?

Shuckle can have the abilities Sturdy, Gluttony, plus the Hidden Ability Contrary.

Is Shuckle legendary or mythical?

No. Shuckle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Shuckle's best stat?

Shuckle's highest base stat is Defense at 230, which ranks 1st of 160 Bug-type Pokémon.

Is Shuckle good?

Shuckle has a base stat total of 505, the 262nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Bug-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Shuckle →

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Shuckle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Shuckle in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Shuckle in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Shuckle in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Shuckle 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Shuckle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Water Rock Steel

½× Resists

Normal Poison

Comparison

Shuckle vs. the average Bug-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 160 Bug-type Pokémon.

Stat	Shuckle	Bug avg	Difference
HP	20	62	-42
Attack	10	76	-66
Defense	230	83	+147
Special Attack	10	58	-48
Special Defense	230	67	+163
Speed	5	57	-52
Total	505	403	+102

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Game appearances

Shuckle appears in 25 games.

Every mainline release where Shuckle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Crown Tundra DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Shuckle in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 19 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 224

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cianwood CityCianwood City Manias HouseDark Cave Violet City EntranceJohto Sea Route 40

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cianwood CityCianwood City Kirks HouseVermilion City

Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Expansion North

FireRed, LeafGreen

Kanto Altering Cave G

Black, White

Unova Route 14

Black 2, White 2

Seaside Cave B1f

X, Y

Friend Safari RockKalos Route 18Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 322Kalos Victory Road Unknown Area 324Terminus Cave 1FTerminus Cave B1f LeftTerminus Cave B1f Right

Pyrite Town Dukings House

colosseum

The Under Deep Colosseum

Pokémon anime