Shuckle in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Shuckle’s X/Y locations, Bug/Rock typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Shuckle is Kalos Mountain #014 and National #213. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug / Rock.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 10 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 10 |
| Sp. Def | 230 |
| Speed | 5 |
| Total | 505 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 18 | X and Y | Rock Smash | 44–46 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 322 | X and Y | Rock Smash | 57–59 | — |
| Victory Road — unknown area 324 | X and Y | Rock Smash | 57–59 | — |
| Terminus Cave — 1F | X and Y | Rock Smash | 44–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — B1F left | X and Y | Rock Smash | 44–46 | — |
| Terminus Cave — B1F right | X and Y | Rock Smash | 44–46 | — |
| Friend Safari — Rock | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 3 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Shuckle does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Bug |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 190 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +1, Sp. Def +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.6 m / 20.5 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Bide |
| 1 / start | Constrict |
| 1 / start | Rollout |
| 1 / start | Sticky Web |
| 1 / start | Withdraw |
| 5 | Encore |
| 9 | Wrap |
| 12 | Struggle Bug |
| 16 | Safeguard |
| 20 | Rest |
| 23 | Rock Throw |
| 27 | Gastro Acid |
| 31 | Power Trick |
| 34 | Shell Smash |
| 38 | Rock Slide |
| 42 | Bug Bite |
| 45 | Guard Split |
| 45 | Power Split |
| 49 | Stone Edge |
| 53 | Sticky Web |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | Special |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM83 | Infestation | Bug | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Acid, Acupressure, Final Gambit, Helping Hand, Knock Off, Mud-Slap, Rock Blast, Sand Tomb, Sweet Scent.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Shuckle in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Shuckle’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.