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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
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.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Shuckle first appeared on April 18, 2019, during Safari Zone in Sentosa.
- Singapore
- worldwide
- Dynamax
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Dec 13 to Dec 22, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 13 to Dec 22, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 11 to Aug 25, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 6 to Feb 17, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 12 to Apr 17, 2024 | 1-star | Bug Out |
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 2 to May 9, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Shuckle.
Every main-series game Shuckle 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
- WildDusty Bowl, Galar Mine No. 2, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins
- RaidRolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildBallimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidSlippery Slope, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- 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
- WildRoute 18, Terminus Cave, Victory Road (Rock Smash)
- WildFriend Safari (Rock) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 14
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildSeaside Cave
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 224 (Emerald)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- GiftReceived from a PokéManiac in Cianwood City
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Marshland with 8 Peak points)
- WildCianwood City, Vermilion City (Rock Smash)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone extension (Rock Smash)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- GiftReceived from a PokéManiac in Cianwood City
- WildRoute 40, Cianwood City, Dark Cave (Rock Smash)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Shuckle appears in 23 episodes.
From EP170 (2000-10-12) through HZ099 (2025-06-13).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Shuckle has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Shuckle sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Shuckle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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