Competitive Information for Shuckle [Ruby/Sapphire]
Bug / Rock
Abilities:
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 Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Shuckle, a notable Pokémon known for its Bug and Rock typing! It's to see Shuckle show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. It is weak to Rock, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Shuckle's strategies.
Item: Silk Scarf
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Sludge Bomb
Shuckle is an astounding Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to flinch the foes).
♦ 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 60-base power Ground-type move (digs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
- Protect
- Substitute
Shuckle is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. In the old days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Shuckle this turn).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Shuckle takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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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 Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Hard Stone
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rollout
- Earthquake / Dig
- Double-Edge / Frustration
- Sludge Bomb
Shuckle is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. 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 60-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).
♦ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
♦ Sludge Bomb is a physical 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Sitrus Berry
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Defense Curl
- Toxic
- Protect
- Substitute
Shuckle is an astounding Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Shuckle.
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
♦ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Shuckle this turn).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Shuckle takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
Note: This moveset is considered Taunt bait! It is highly recommended you typically have atleast one move that does actual damage!
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Shuckle can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shuckle can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS 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: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Shuckle's stats
- Defense Curl
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Shuckle
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Shuckle in Ruby and Sapphire
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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