dwebble

Dwebble is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Bug/Rock

Abilities:

• Sturdy: Prevents one-hit KO moves and allows Dwebble to survive a hit with full HP.
• Shell Armor: Protects Dwebble from critical hits.
• Weak Armor (Hidden Ability): Boosts Speed by 2 stages but lowers Defense by 1 stage when hit by a Physical move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Dwebble resembles a small, orange hermit crab.
• It has large, expressive eyes and two small pincers.
• Dwebble carries a large, rounded rock as a shell on its back.
• The rock is hollowed out to serve as its protective home.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Dwebble is typically found in arid, rocky areas and deserts where it can easily find rocks to use as its shell.
• It uses its pincers to hollow out a rock to create its home.
• If the rock on its back breaks or becomes unsuitable, Dwebble will search for a new one.
• Known for being territorial, Dwebble fights to protect its chosen rock.

In Battle:

• Dwebble is a defensive Pokémon, able to withstand hits due to its sturdy shell.
• It often uses moves like Rock Blast and Bug Bite to deal damage.
• Dwebble can set up entry hazards using moves like Stealth Rock.
• Weak against Water, Rock, and Steel types due to its dual typing.
• Its primary strategy involves using Sturdy to survive attacks and counter with powerful moves.

Evolution:

• Dwebble evolves into Crustle starting at level 34.
• Crustle retains the Bug/Rock typing and gains even greater defensive capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Dwebble’s choice of rock is crucial to its survival; an unsuitable rock can lead to vulnerability.
• It is known to use its pincers to chip away at rocks, showcasing its strength despite its small size.
• In the Pokémon anime, Dwebble is portrayed as a resourceful and resilient Pokémon, often overcoming challenges by finding innovative solutions.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: This Pokémon can easily melt holes in hard rocks with a liquid secreted from its mouth.
• White: It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
• Black-2: When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
• White-2: When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
• X: It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
• Y: When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
• Omega-Ruby: It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
• Alpha-Sapphire: When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
• Sword: When it finds a stone appealing, it creates a hole inside it and uses it as its home. This Pokémon is the natural enemy of Roggenrola and Rolycoly.
• Shield: It first tries to find a rock to live in, but if there are no suitable rocks to be found, Dwebble may move in to the ports of a Hippowdon.