Competitive Information for Shuckle [Diamond/Pearl]
Bug / Rock
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Shuckle? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get ready to meet Shuckle, the lit Bug and Rock-typed Pokémon! Shuckle is a common Pokémon to see in the DP metagame. It's an underrated pick that could surprise many in the meta. It is weak to Rock, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Delve into Shuckle's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Bug Bite
Shuckle makes an a magnificent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Shuckle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shuckle recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Shuckle steals and eats the target's berry).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Sludge Bomb
- Snore
In single battles, Shuckle is known as an impressive Special Sweeper. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Shuckle's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shuckle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Shuckle must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Item: Macho Brace
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 16 Hp / 252 Atk / 240 SpA
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Stone Edge / Sludge Bomb
- Gyro Ball
- Earthquake
For single battles, Shuckle is a pretty decent Mixed Sweeper. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle. Use Gyroshuck when Trick Room is in effect. With a Macho Brace equipped to it, Shuckle's speed is halved. The klutz ability does not ignore this effect.
◆ Stone Edge is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Gyro Ball is a physical 0-base power Steel-type move (more power the slower your Shuckle than the target).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Shuckle? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Double-Edge / Return
- Bug Bite
For those intense double battles, Shuckle is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shuckle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shuckle recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
◆ Rollout is a physical STAB-boosted 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Dig is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Shuckle steals and eats the target's berry).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Mud-Slap
- Sludge Bomb
- Snore
Shuckle is an outstanding Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset focuses to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Shuckle's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shuckle's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud-Slap is a special 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Shuckle must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Shuckle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Shuckle.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shuckle can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Shuckle
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Shuckle's stats
- Acupressure
- Ancient Power
- Defense Curl
- Rock Polish
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Shuckle
- Earthquake
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Shuckle in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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