TL;DR. Crustle is a bug/rock-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 485. Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
Competing for territory, Crustle fight viciously. The one whose boulder is broken is the loser of the battle.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Crustle 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, Crustle reaches 2,542 CP at level 40 and 2,908 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Dwebble family appeared on June 26, 2020.
- Dwebble
- Crustle by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 13 to Dec 30, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13 to Dec 30, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 2 to Feb 15, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Crustle in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Crustle across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #145 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Crustle.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Crustle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Crustle?
Crustle is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Crustle weak to?
Crustle takes 2× damage from Water, Rock, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Crustle resistant to?
Crustle resists Normal, Poison. It has no full immunities.
How does Crustle evolve?
Crustle evolves from Dwebble (Level 34). Crustle is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Crustle from?
Crustle was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0558.
What are Crustle's base stats?
Crustle has HP 70, Attack 105, Defense 125, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 75, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 485.
What are Crustle's abilities?
Crustle can have the abilities Sturdy, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.
Is Crustle legendary or mythical?
No. Crustle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Crustle's best stat?
Crustle's highest base stat is Defense at 125, which ranks 22nd of 160 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Crustle good?
Crustle has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Crustle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Crustle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Crustle vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 160 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Crustle | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 62 | +8 |
| Attack | 105 | 76 | +29 |
| Defense | 125 | 83 | +42 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 58 | +7 |
| Special Defense | 75 | 67 | +8 |
| Speed | 45 | 57 | -12 |
| Total | 485 | 403 | +82 |
Crustle appears in 12 games.
Every mainline release where Crustle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Crustle.
Every main-series game Crustle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (One)
- WildAxew's Eye
- RaidRolling Fields, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildUltra Space Wilds (Cave World)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- EvolveDwebble (Level 34)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Mountains (north of Route 125, southeast of Route 129; both by Rock Smash)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 18 (dark grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 18
- WildSeaside Cave (One) (Requires Colress MCHN)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Crustle appears in 20 episodes.
From BW062 (2012-01-12) through JN048 (2020-12-04).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Crustle has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Crustle sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Crustle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Crustle
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.