TL;DR. Karrablast is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 315. These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
Stat spread.
Total of 315. 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.
Karrablast 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, Karrablast reaches 1,182 CP at level 40 and 1,352 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Karrablast first appeared on June 4, 2022, during Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
- Karrablast
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Karrablast in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Karrablast across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #707 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Karrablast.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Karrablast, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Karrablast?
Karrablast is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Karrablast weak to?
Karrablast takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Karrablast resistant to?
Karrablast resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Karrablast evolve?
Karrablast evolves into Escavalier (Trade for Shelmet).
What generation is Karrablast from?
Karrablast was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0588.
What are Karrablast's base stats?
Karrablast has HP 50, Attack 75, Defense 45, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 45, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 315.
What are Karrablast's abilities?
Karrablast can have the abilities Swarm, Shed Skin, plus the Hidden Ability No Guard.
Is Karrablast legendary or mythical?
No. Karrablast is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Karrablast's best stat?
Karrablast's highest base stat is Attack at 75, which ranks 34th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Karrablast good?
Karrablast has a base stat total of 315, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 59th among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Karrablast 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 Karrablast is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Karrablast vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Karrablast | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 57 | -7 |
| Attack | 75 | 68 | +7 |
| Defense | 45 | 69 | -24 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 57 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 64 | -19 |
| Speed | 60 | 60 | +0 |
| Total | 315 | 375 | -60 |
Karrablast appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Karrablast 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 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Karrablast.
Every main-series game Karrablast 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
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Hammerlocke Hills, Giant's Cap
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildForest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- WildOld Cemetery (The Crown Tundra)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Bridge Field, Motostoke Riverbank, Hammerlocke Hills
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildForest of Focus (The Isle of Armor)
- WildOld Cemetery (The Crown Tundra)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 19
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 11
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 11
- WildRoute 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (spring) (summer) (autumn)
- 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.
Karrablast appears in 6 episodes.
From BW062 (2012-01-12) through HZ047 (2024-04-19).
TCG Pocket appearances
Karrablast in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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