#0213
— Mold Pokémon
Shuckle
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Shuckle is a bug/rock-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 505 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with slow (base 5) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Sturdy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Shuckle. Build around what Shuckle actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Shuckle is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Shuckle is a Bug/Rock-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Rock, Steel. It resists Normal, Poison.
- Water2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Steel2× damage
- Normal0.5× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
Shuckle has no type immunities.
To counter Shuckle in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Rock or Steel moves and can withstand its Bug/Rock STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Shuckle's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
