shuckle

Shuckle is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Bug / Rock

Abilities:

• Sturdy: Prevents one-hit KO moves from knocking it out when at full health.
• Gluttony: Encourages the use of a held Berry earlier than usual.
• Contrary (Hidden Ability): Reverses the effects of stat changes, making moves that lower stats increase them instead.

Physical Characteristics:

• Shuckle is a small, turtle-like Pokémon characterized by its yellow, worm-like body.
• It resides within a hard, red shell dotted with several holes, which serve as entrances and exits for its limbs.
• Its limbs are long and flexible, allowing it to retract or extend them through the shell's openings.
• The shell is highly durable and serves as Shuckle's primary mode of defense.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Shuckle is typically found in rocky and mountainous regions, often residing in crevices to stay safe from predators.
• It is known for its slow and steady lifestyle, spending much of its time hidden away.
• Shuckle collects berries and stores them in its shell, fermenting them to create berry juice over time.
• It is a peaceful Pokémon, focusing on defense rather than aggression.

In Battle:

• Shuckle is renowned for having the highest Defense and Special Defense stats of any Pokémon, making it a formidable wall in battles.
• Its low HP and Speed make it less effective in offensive roles.
• Common moves include Toxic, Infestation, and Protect, which allow it to slowly whittle down opponents while staying protected.
• It can also use moves like Rest and Sleep Talk to recover and continue defending.
• Shuckle is strong against Normal, Poison, and Flying types due to its dual Bug/Rock typing, but is weak against Water, Rock, and Steel types.

Evolution:

• Shuckle does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, remaining in its single form throughout its life.

Interesting Facts:

• Known for its unique berry-fermenting ability, which is said to produce juice with special properties.
• Despite its defensive prowess, Shuckle has one of the lowest base Attack and Speed stats, making it a niche choice in battles.
• Shuckle's ability to withstand attacks has made it a favorite among trainers who enjoy strategic, defensive playstyles.
• It is often used in battles to set up hazards like Stealth Rock or to trap opponents with moves like Infestation.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: The BERRIES it stores in its vase-like shelldecompose and become a gooey liquid.
• Silver: It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks,it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
• Crystal: The fluid secreted by its toes carves holes in rocks fornesting and can be mixed with BERRIES to make a drink.
• Ruby: SHUCKLE quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eatingberries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
• Sapphire: SHUCKLE quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eatingberries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
• Emerald: A SHUCKLE hides under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its shell while eating stored berries. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
• Firered: It stores BERRIES inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
• Leafgreen: The BERRIES it stores in its vaselike shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
• Diamond: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
• Pearl: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
• Platinum: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
• Heartgold: The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
• Soulsilver: It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
• Black: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
• White: It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices.
• Black-2: The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.
• White-2: The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.
• X: The berries stored in its jar-like shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.
• Y: It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
• Omega-Ruby: Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Shuckle quietly hides itself under rocks, keeping its body concealed inside its hard shell while eating berries it has stored away. The berries mix with its body fluids to become a juice.
• Sword: It stores berries inside its shell. To avoid attacks, it hides beneath rocks and remains completely still.
• Shield: The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice.