Shuckle (Pokémon)

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Shuckle Mold Pokémon ツボツボ Tsubotsubo #213 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Rock Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sturdy or Gluttony Cacophony Cacophony Contrary Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Shuckle 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 45.2 lbs. 20.5 kg Shuckle 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 80 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 177 V+	Leveling rate Medium Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Shuckle 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Yellow	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shuckle (Japanese: ツボツボ Tsubotsubo) is a dual-type Bug/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Shuckle in its shell

Shuckle is a Pokémon that resembles a small turtle. Its body is yellow and appears soft. Until they are in use, Shuckle's limbs appear limp. It is encased in a very hard red shell that has many holes in it. The holes in its shell are rimmed with white.

Rather than actively hunting and foraging for food like most other Pokémon, it collects Berries and stores them in its shell. The Berries inside are liquefied and fermented while they decompose by Shuckle's digestive juices, which it then consumes. Its digestive juices are also used to dissolve rocks so Shuckle can hide under them. It can be found in the mountains.

In the anime

Main series

Shuckle in the anime

Major appearances

In A Better Pill to Swallow, an old man was harvesting the Berry Juice that multiple Shuckle make to create medicine. One that he befriended was a purple Shuckle whose Berry Juice attracted Pokémon to anyone who drank it. Because of this, Team Rocket made it their mission to steal it.

In Sleight of Sand!, Butch owns a Shuckle that joined his and Cassidy's motto. It was then used in a battle against James's Carnivine. In the midst of their battle, Shuckle was taken out by Ash's Pikachu and a wild Hippopotas.

In Double-Time Battle Training!, Rebecca's Shuckle battled Zoey's Glameow during the finals of the Brussel Contest. It lost to its Shadow Claw and Iron Tail despite being seemingly powerful.

In Working on a Right Move!, Conway used a Shuckle during his Lily of the Valley Conference match against Ash. Shuckle proved difficult for Noctowl and Donphan to beat, but it was eventually defeated after Gible mastered Draco Meteor.

Minor appearances

Shiny Shuckle in the anime

Shuckle debuted in Pikachu & Pichu as a resident of Big Town.

A Coordinator's Shuckle appeared in Deceit and Assist.

A Shuckle appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Shuckle appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Shuckle competed in the Battle Stage of the Lilypad Contest.

In DPS01, a Shuckle was outside Professor Rowan's lab.

In Meeting at Terminus Cave!, a Shuckle was living in Terminus Cave.

A Trainer's Shuckle appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, a Trainer's Shuckle was at a marketplace. It was then captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP170 Shuckle Ash's Pokédex Shuckle, the Mold Pokémon. When Shuckle places organic materials in its husk-like shell, the items are transformed into a unique juice. Shuckle are naturally shy and are most often found hiding beneath rocks.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP185 Shuckle Dawn's Pokédex Shuckle, the Mold Pokémon. Shuckle stores Berries inside its shell, and the Berries eventually turn into a delicious juice.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Shuckle appeared in The Gathering of Stars, under the ownership of Gordie.

In the manga

Shuckle in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Shuckle first appeared with Kurt. It helps the Poké Ball craftsman make his special Poké Balls in Teddiursa's Picnic.

A Shuckle was seen as one of the Pokémon Crystal caught and sent to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System in Off Course with Corsola.

A Shuckle appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Shuckle appeared in A Beastly Cold Reception, under the control of Orm. It was seen during his battles against Professor Oak, which he won with ease; and Oak's grandson Blue, which he eventually lost.

A Shuckle was seen under Lucy's command in Moving Past Milotic. She showed off her fair deftness by badly poisoning Emerald's Starmie, as well as taking a number of attacks, before being washed out by a Surf. She hasn't used her since.

A Shuckle appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

A Trainer's Shuckle appeared in PS547.

A Shuckle appeared in Pinsir Changes.

A Shuckle appeared in a flashback in Charizard Transforms.

Pokémon Battle Frontier

Lucy owns a Shuckle, which she used to battle Enta's Vulpix in The Predestined Battle!.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Trainer's Shuckle appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Shuckle appeared in GDZ61.

In the TCG

Main article: Shuckle (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #166 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. Stadium 2 The Berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #— 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 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 vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #168 Diamond It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices. Pearl Platinum 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.
Generation V Unova B2W2: #232 Black It stores berries in its shell. The berries eventually ferment to become delicious juices. White Black 2 The berries stored in its vaselike shell eventually become a thick, pulpy juice. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #014 Hoenn #— 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
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #227 Galar Crown Tundra #170 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Received from a PokéManiac in Cianwood City Route 40, Cianwood City, Burned Tower, Dark Cave (Rock Smash) Crystal Received from a PokéManiac in Cianwood City Route 40, Cianwood City, Dark Cave (Rock Smash)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade, Event Emerald Safari Zone extension (Rock Smash) FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Deep Colosseum (Shadow) XD Trade Surskit to Duking in Pyrite Town
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 224 (Emerald) Platinum Route 224 (Emerald) HeartGold SoulSilver Received from a PokéManiac in Cianwood City Cianwood City, Vermilion City (Rock Smash) Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Route 14 Black 2 White 2 Seaside Cave Transfer from Dream Radar Dream World Icy Cave
Generation VI X Y Route 18, Terminus Cave, Victory Road (Rock Smash) Friend Safari (Rock) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Dusty Bowl, Galar Mine No. 2, Giant's Cap, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Ballimere Lake Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Potbottom Desert, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Channel Cobalt Coast Trozei! Secret Storage 8, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Blaze (5F-9F), Howling Forest (7F-11F), Oddity Cave (B6F-B9F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) MD Sky Upper Steam Cave (1F-7F), Landslide Cave (B1F-B12F) Ranger: GS Wireless Tower, Fire Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore Rumble U Entranceway: The Hidden Basement
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Su Shuffle Event: The Daily Pokémon (#3) Rumble World Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Volcanic Ravine (All Areas) Picross Area 27: Stage 03
Generation VII Rumble Rush Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Gather More Pokémon! Sixth Campaign Shuckle	Japanese	Japan	10	April 22 to May 8, 2006

Wild Area News

Games	Event	Gigantamax	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Wild Area News	No	hide	17, 30, 40, 50, 60	November 2 to 30, 2020

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Gold	Silver	Berry (25%)
Crystal
Emerald		Oran Berry (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	Oran Berry (100%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Berry Juice (100%)
Black	White	Berry Juice (100%)
Black 2	White 2	Berry Juice (100%)
X	Y	Berry Juice (100%)
Sword	Shield	Berry Juice (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 20		80 - 127	150 - 244
Attack: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Defense: 230		211 - 310	418 - 614
Sp. Atk: 10		13 - 68	22 - 130
Sp. Def: 230		211 - 310	418 - 614
Speed: 5		9 - 62	13 - 119
Total: 505	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 1/4 ★☆☆☆
Skill 1/2 ★☆	Stamina 5/5 ★★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 10/15 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Wrap Normal Physical 01515 09090% 20 055 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1010 Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100100% 20 1515 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 2020 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00——% 25 2525 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3030 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 3535 Power Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3535 Guard Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4040 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10 4545 Gastro Acid Poison Status 0000— 100100% 10 5050 Sticky Web Bug Status 0000— 00——% 20 5555 Power Trick Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 6060 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 6565 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shuckle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shuckle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM54 TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR30 TR30 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shuckle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shuckle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Acid Poison Special 40 100% 30 Acupressure Normal Status — —% 30 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Defense Curl Normal Status — —% 40 Final Gambit Fighting Special — 100% 5 Infestation Bug Special 20 100% 20 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Sweet Scent Normal Status — 100% 20 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shuckle in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shuckle in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shuckle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shuckle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Meteor Beam Rock Special 120 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Skitter Smack Bug Physical 70 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shuckle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shuckle Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  II III IV V VI VII After You Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 II III IV V VI VII Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100}}100% 5 II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 II III IV V VI VII Bind Normal Physical 01515 085}}85% 20 II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 II III IV V VI VII Constrict × Normal Physical 01010 100}}100% 35 II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 II III IV V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 II III IV V VI VII String Shot Bug Status 0000— 095}}95% 40 II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shuckle Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shuckle × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Poison Jab	Shuckle (HeartGold & SoulSilver 11)
Sludge	Janine's Shuckle (VS 67)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.9% Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen Phrases 51%-100% HP If the going gets too rough, I'll retreat within my shell! 26%-50% HP No more tomfoolery! My health is halfway down. 1%-25% HP I think it's hopeless... I want to hide in my shell... Level up Yes, finally leveled up! I'll beat on my shell like a tom-tom!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Rock Poké Assist: (present) Rock Field move: (present) (Crush ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Rock Field move: (past) (Crush ×1) Browser entry R-109/N-080 It triggers rockfalls around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.64 seconds Base HP: 36 Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 76 Base Speed: 40
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #242 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 85 Base Attack: 17 Base Defense: 396 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Struggle Bug, Rock Throw Charged Attacks: Rock Blast, Stone Edge, Gyro Ball, Frustration‡, Return‡

Evolution

Unevolved Shuckle  Bug  Rock

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield

For other sprites and images, please see Shuckle images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Shuckle's stats have the greatest standard deviation of all Pokémon, with 103.21, meaning they're the most uneven out of all Pokémon. Due to this extreme distribution, it is either the best or in the bottom three of every base stat:
  • Shuckle has the lowest base HP stat of all Rock-type Pokémon, with only two other Pokémon, Shedinja and Diglett, having lower base HP.
  • Shuckle has the lowest base Attack stat of all Bug- and Rock-type Pokémon, with two other Pokémon, Happiny and Chansey, tied for a lower base Attack.
  • Shuckle has the highest base Defense and Special Defense stats of all obtainable Pokémon.
  • Shuckle has the lowest base Special Attack stat of all Pokémon, tied with Feebas, Bonsly, and Alolan Sandshrew.
  • Shuckle has the lowest base Speed stat of all Pokémon, tied with Munchlax and Pyukumuku.
  • By using Power Trick, Shuckle can temporarily reach a base Attack stat of 230, which would be the highest of all Pokémon.
• Despite being weak to Water-type moves and being unable to use the move Surf, it appears in the sea in Pal Park.
• In Generation II, the first Shuckle holding a Berry in the player's party has a 1/16 chance to turn it into a Berry Juice after each battle.
• According to Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Shuckle was designed by Shigeki Morimoto.

Origin

Shuckle seems to be based on an endolith, an organism that lives inside porous rocks or animal shells. Given its category, the Mold Pokémon, Shuckle may be based on a fungus or mold variety of endolith. Its category could also allude to fungi such as cedar-apple rust, which bears a strong resemblance to Shuckle, or fungi-like slime molds.

Given its Bug typing, Shuckle may also draw inspiration from scale insects—small, shelled parasites that produce a sweet fluid called honeydew that attracts other insects. In particular, it may be based on the barnacle scale, with characteristics of actual barnacles. This species is part of the Coccidae family, also known as "tortoise scales", which may explain Shuckle's resemblance to a turtle or a tortoise. It could also be seen as a reference to the food fermentation process, with its Rock type alluding to the pottery used to store and ferment aliments in some cultures, and its Pokémon category referring to some fungi used in cultured foods.

Shuckle may also have been based on certain varieties of mollusk, as it shares some characteristics with them, including the shell, the muscular but limp-seeming feet, the use of acids to receive food or to break down obstacles, the liking for fermented foods, and living close to the water. Its worm-like aspect may also take inspiration from a nematode.

Name origin

Shuckle may be a combination of shuck (a husk or pod) or shackle and barnacle or turtle.

Tsubotsubo may derive from 壷 tsubo (jar) and 富士壺 fujitsubo (barnacle).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ツボツボ Tsubotsubo From 壷 tsubo and 富士壺 fujitsubo French Caratroc From carapace and troc, referring to its ability of transforming Berries into Berry juice Spanish Shuckle Same as English name German Pottrott From Pott and verrotten, referring to the fermentation of Berries in its shell Italian Shuckle Same as English name Korean 단단지 Dandanji From 단단하다 dandanhada and 단지 danji Mandarin Chinese 壺壺 / 壶壶 Húhú Repetition of the character 壺 hú. Also from 藤壺 ténghú Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi शाकल Shuckle Transcription of English name Russian Шакл Shakl Transcription of English name Thai ซึโบซึโบะ Suebosuebo Transcription of Japanese name

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