Competitive Information for Escavalier [Sun/Moon]
Bug / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm or Hail damage, Effect Spore.
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Escavalier? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Say hello to Escavalier, a lit Pokémon that excels with Bug and Steel typing! It's to see Escavalier show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fire. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Escavalier's strategies.
Item: Steelium Z / Leftovers
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Megahorn
- Drill Run
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
Escavalier makes an a notable Physical Tank in single battles. This moveset attempts to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Escavalier last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Shell Armor, Escavalier cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Steelium Z equipped to it, if Escavalier has a steel move, this item allows it to use a steel z-move.
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Item: Normalium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Iron Head
- Drill Run
Escavalier stands out as a renowned Physical Sweeper in single battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using destructive physical moves. With Shell Armor, Escavalier cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Normalium Z equipped to it, if Escavalier has a normal move, this item allows it to use a normal z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Escavalier steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swarm
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Pursuit
- Megahorn
- Swords Dance
Escavalier makes an an incredible Physical Tank in single battles. This moveset design focuses to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Escavalier's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swarm, at 1/3 or less of its max hp Escavalier's offensive stat is 1.5x with bug attacks. Use swords dance then follow it up with some powerful attacks.
◆ Pursuit is a physical 40-base power Dark-type move (if a foe is switching out, hits it at 2x power).
◆ Megahorn is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Bug-type move that deals a gigantic amount of damage.
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Escavalier's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Escavalier? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Steelium Z / Occa Berry
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Return
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Drill Run
Ready for double battles? Escavalier is an awesome Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with lethal physical moves. With Shell Armor, Escavalier cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Steelium Z equipped to it, if Escavalier has a steel move, this item allows it to use a steel z-move. With a Occa Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fire-type attack then the Occa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Escavalier steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Drill Run is a physical 80-base power Ground-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Escavalier can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Escavalier.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Escavalier can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Escavalier
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Guard
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Escavalier's stats
- Fell Stinger
- Iron Defense
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Escavalier
- Drill Run
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Megahorn
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Escavalier in Sun and Moon
- Brave Nature ( 252/252/4/0/0/0/ )
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/252/0/0/0/ )
- Optimize Escavalier's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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