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Shuckle (Japanese: ツボツボ, HepburnTsubotsubo) (SHUCK-kull[1]) is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It is known for having the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats of any Pokémon.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Shuckle appears to be a small yellow turtle inside a red shell with many holes in it, fitting all four of its legs out. Some beige-like color surrounds the holes in Shuckle's body.

Its shiny form stays the same, albeit with a blue shell.

Behavior[]

Shuckle live among rocks within cracks and crevices. They secrete a corrosive fluid from their feet that can dissolve holes into boulders, tucking themselves in and withdrawing their limbs for safety in their makeshift shelters.To avoid damage, Shuckle tuck themselves into their shells and remain perfectly still. They subsist on diets of only Berries.When they find Berries, they store some within their shells. They then begin to decompose, ferment, and mix with their own bodily fluids to become a pulpy liquid. Depending on the type of Berries stored, the resulting juice can have a variety of interesting effects. One of the most common is known simply as Berry Juice, replenishing the health of Pokémon who drink it.

Natural abilities[]

Shuckle has the abilities Sturdy and Gluttony along with the hidden ability Contrary. Sturdy protects Shuckle from one-hit KOs whilst Gluttony increases the healing restoration of Shuckle when it eats a berry. Finally, Contrary makes stat changes have opposite effects.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Rock Smash boulders in Cianwood City or Vermilion City Rare
Crystal Rock Smash boulders in Cianwood City or Vermilion City Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Rock Smash boulders in Areas 5-6 Common
Diamond and Pearl Route 224 (Insert Pokemon Emerald after obtaining the National Pokédex Rare
Platinum Route 224 (Insert Pokemon Emerald after obtaining the National Pokédex Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Rock Smash boulders in Cianwood City and Vermilion City Rare
Black and White Route 14 Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Channel Colbat Coast
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Trozei Battle, Mr. Fuji (Adventures)
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Mt. Travail (5-9F), Howling Forest (7-11F), Oddity Cave (6-9BF)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Upper Steam Cave (1-7F), Landslide Cave (1-12BF)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Wireless Tower, Fire Temple


Pokédex entries[]

  • Gold

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

  • Silver

    It stores Berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

  • Crystal

    The fluid secreted by its toes carves holes in rocks for nesting and can be mixed with Berries to make a drink.

  • Ruby

    Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

  • Sapphire

    Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

  • FireRed

    It stores Berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

  • LeafGreen

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

  • Emerald

    A Shuckle hides under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its shell while eating stored berries. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

  • Diamond

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • Pearl

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • Platinum

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

    It stores Berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

  • Black

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • White

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • Black 2

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • White 2

    It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.

  • X

    The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.

  • Y

    It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

  • Omega Ruby

    Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.

  • Sword

    It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.

  • Shield

    The berries stored in its vase-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.


Stats[]

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

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Status
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
5 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Wrap 15 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
12 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
16 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
23 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
27 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
31 Power Trick —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
34 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
38 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
42 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
45 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
45 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
49 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
53 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Tough 2 1 ♥
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
1 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
5 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
9 Wrap 15 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
12 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
16 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
20 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
23 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
27 Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Tough 3 0 ♥
31 Power Trick —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
34 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
38 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
42 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
45 Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
45 Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
49 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
53 Sticky Web —% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Status
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
37BW
1
Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
7BW
5
Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13BW
9
Wrap 15 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
12
Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
19BW
16
Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25BW
20
Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
23B2W2 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
31BW
27
Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
43BW
31
Power Trick —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
34 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
38 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
49BW
42
Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
55BW
45
Power Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
55BW
45
Guard Split —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
49 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2
9DP
1
Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
14DP
9
Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1
22DP
14
Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
27DP
22
Wrap 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
35DP
27
Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
40DP
35
Gastro Acid 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Beauty 2
40 Bug Bite 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
48 Power Trick —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 3 ♥
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Cute 1 0 ♥
9 Wrap 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 3 0 ♥
14 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
23 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
28 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 0 ♥
37 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Constrict 10 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water
9 Wrap 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
14 Encore 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
23 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
28 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
37 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 2 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM83 Infestation 20 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Cute 3 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM09 Venoshock 65 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM34 Sludge Wave 95 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Acid Shelmet 40 100% 30 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
Acupressure Skorupi, Drapion —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Final Gambit Shelmet, Accelgor 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
Helping Hand Volbeat, Leavanny —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Knock Off Gligar, Gliscor, Skorupi, Drapion 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Mud-Slap Nincada, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon, Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Rock Blast Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Sand Tomb Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Sweet Scent Surskit, Masquerain, Combee, Cutiefly, Ribombee 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Acid Shelmet 40 100% 30 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Clever 3 0 ♥
Acupressure Skorupi, Drapion —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Final Gambit Shelmet, Accelgor 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Tough 8 0 ♥
Helping Hand Volbeat, Leavanny —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Knock Off Gligar, Gliscor, Skorupi, Drapion 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Mud-Slap Nincada, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3 0 ♥
Rock Blast Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Sand Tomb Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
Sweet Scent Surskit, Masquerain, Combee 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Acid Shelmet 40 100% 30 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
Acupressure Skorupi, Drapion —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Final Gambit Shelmet, Accelgor 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
Helping Hand Volbeat, Leavanny —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Knock Off Gligar, Gliscor, Skorupi, Drapion 20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Mud-Slap Nincada, Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Rock Blast Dwebble, Crustle 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Sand Tomb Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 35 85% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Sweet Scent Surskit, Masquerain, Combee 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Acupressure Skorupi, Drapion —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
Helping Hand Volbeat —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Knock Off Gligar, Gliscor, Skorupi, Drapion 20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Mud-Slap Nincada, Ninjask 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Sand Tomb Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 15 75% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 0
Sweet Scent Surskit, Masquerain, Combee 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Sweet Scent Surskit, Masquerain 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 3 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Sweet Scent Beedrill, Paras, Parasect, Venonat, Venomoth, Ledyba, Ledian, Pineco, Forretress * 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You USUM —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bind USUM 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Gastro Acid USUM 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
After You ORAS —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bind ORAS 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Gastro Acid ORAS 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You  —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bind  15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bug Bite  60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Gastro Acid  100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Tough 0
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Gastro Acid  100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
String Shot HGSS 95% 40 Type Bug HOME Bug Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Shuckle learns no moves via tutoring.

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Appearances[]

Anime[]

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Trivia[]

  • Shuckle's base Defense is equal to that of both Mega Aggron and Mega Steelix but it has the highest Special Defense at 230.
  • Shuckle couldn't use any Bug-type moves in Pokémon Platinum despite Bug being its primary type.
  • Shuckle is the only Pokémon with a function that is not an ability (changing of Oran Berry to Berry Juice then finally into a Rare Candy.)
  • It is possible for Shuckle to have the highest attack of all the Pokémon using the move Power Trick which switches a Pokémon's Attack and Defense. The drawback on those tactics is its pretty low ATK value, peaking at 130, meaning that he can become pretty defenseless once he inverts ATK and DEF values.
  • Despite Pokédex Entries saying that Shuckle has weak muscles, Shuckle is able to learn Rock Smash and Strength possibly because of its hard defense shell.
  • Shuckle is the only dual-type Pokémon that can naturally have the ability Gluttony.
  • Shuckle's Generation II shiny sprite has a purple shell as opposed to a blue one seen in later generations.
  • One of Clemont's contraptions resemble Shuckle. However, it is solid white.
  • Shuckle is the last Pokémon in National Pokédex order to have a non-HP base stat that is greater than its National Pokédex number. Shuckle actually has two, those being its equal base 230 Defense and Special Defense stats.
  • Shuckle is tied with Munchlax and Pyukumuku for the lowest base speed at 5.

Origins[]

Shuckle is based on an endolith, a type of fungus that lives in rocks or animal shells. This is shown in its species as the Mold Pokémon. It may also be based on shelled animals such as turtles, tortoises, and more clearly, barnacles. It also shares similarities with mollusks such as donning a shell, moving around slowly, and having a soft internal body.

Its ability to produce Berry Juice from Berries may reference honeydew, a secretion created by some insects that attracts other insects and is considered sweet (which may explain its Bug-typing). This may also play off the endolith fungus aspect, as mold can grow on food such as Berries and dissolve them. It storing these Berries in its shell and turning them into juice may also make Shuckle based on a jar, more specifically a jam jar. This is also proven by its coloration in which normal Shuckle is red and its Shiny coloration is blue (resembling strawberry and blueberry jam respectively). It may get its Rock-typing from how some foods are prepared in some cultures, usually by grinding them with stones or possibly referencing the jar-aspect and how pottery is often used to store such substances.

Etymology[]

Shuckle appears to be derived from shuck, barnacle or the word turtle.

Its Japanese name, Tsubotsubo, comes from the word tsubo (jar) twice. This references how Shuckle is able to store berries in its shell and make Berry Juice out of it. It could also come from fujitsubo (barnacle).

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 337. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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