Karrablast (Pokémon)

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Karrablast カブルモ Kaburumo #588
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Bug Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Clamping Pokémon
Abilities Swarm or Shed Skin Shed Skin Blue-Striped ----- No Guard Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #094 #155 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 13 lbs. Imperial 5.9 kg Metric 13 lbs./5.9 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 200 (26.1%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Bug group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 63 Battle Exp.: 631*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Karrablast (Japanese: カブルモ Kaburumo) is a Bug-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Escavalier when traded for a Shelmet, which evolves into Accelgor simultaneously. Neither evolves if at least one holds an Everstone during the trade.

Biology

Physiology

Karrablast is a round-bodied, bipedal Pokémon with a primarily blue carapace that comprises a horn at the tip. Karrablast's face is black in coloration, with a teal patch on its forehead, a fanged mouth, and eyes with orange pupils and yellow scleras. Its ridged underbelly, or plastron, is yellow, and its stubby arms and legs are black.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It can spew acidic liquid. It is also capable of using many physical techniques to overpower foes, such as X-Scissor and Double-Edge, although it is presumably restricted by its small size.

Behavior

When it senses danger, it spews an acidic liquid from its mouth. It targets Shelmet, presumably in order to evolve.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Karrablast in the anime

Major appearances

Karrablast made its anime debut in Crisis at Chargestone Cave! as part of a fantasy. It appeared in the flesh in Evolution Exchange Excitement! where Professor Juniper traded it to Bianca so it could evolve.

Minor appearances

A Karrablast appeared in Jostling for the Junior Cup! participating in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup.

A Karrablast made an appearance in Unrest at the Nursery!.

A Trainer's Karrablast appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW063 Karrablast Ash's Pokédex Karrablast, the Clamping Pokémon. Karrablast live in forests and fields, and often hide in trees or grass when threatened. They can also defend themselves by spitting acid.

In the TCG

Main article: Karrablast (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet. White When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet. Black 2 For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Unknown Routes 6, 11 Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (Spring, Summer and Autumn only), Routes 6, 11 Dream World Pleasant Forest*
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Treetops: Soothing Shore, World Axle - B2F

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Trade for Evolution! Karrablast	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010
	Summer 2011 Karrablast	English	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Karrablast	French	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Karrablast	German	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Karrablast	Italian	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Karrablast	Spanish	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Bug Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 315	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.

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 1313 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 02020 09595% 20 1616 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 2020 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2525 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 2828 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 3232 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3737 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 4040 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 4444 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5252 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 5656 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM54	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	04040	100}}100%	40
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Karrablast Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Karrablast

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	Horn Attack	Normal	Physical	65	100%	25
	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Karrablast in Generation V 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 Karrablast in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Karrablast Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Karrablast

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Karrablast can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Karrablast cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Karrablast Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Karrablast

By events

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Summer 2011 Karrablast	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
A superscript level indicates that Karrablast can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Karrablast Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Karrablast

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pleasant Forest	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
Pleasant Forest	Megahorn	Bug	Physical	120	85%	10
A superscript level indicates that Karrablast can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Karrablast Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Karrablast

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He is Pawniard's friend. He is busy playing, but someday he wants to be a strong knight to protect the Arbor Area.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Karrablast  Bug

Trade for Shelmet →

First Evolution Escavalier  Bug  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Karrablast and Shelmet are the only Pokémon that have to be traded for a specific Pokémon to evolve, having to be traded for each other.

Origin

Karrablast and Escavalier seem to be based on the Japanese Snail-eating Beetle (damaster blaptoides) or the maimaikaburi due the fact they feed on snails and having a elongated head/thorax allowing it to get right up into the snail shell.

Karrablast and Shelmet may be a reference to coevolution, where the evolution of one species is influenced by changes in another, closely related species. In this case, the relationship between predators and their prey.

Name origin

Karrablast may be a combination of κέρατο kérato (Greek for horn) and plastron (the underside or "belly" of a shelled creature). It may also be a corruption of Carabidae, the family of ground beetles.

Kaburumo is derived from 噛りつく kaburitsuku (to bite into or stick to, referring its species name).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カブルモ Kaburumo From 齧る kaburu French Carabing Possibly from scarabée Spanish Karrablast Same as English name German Laukaps From lauern and Kapsel Italian Karrablast Same as English name Korean 딱정곤 Ttakjeonggon Mandarin Chinese 蓋蓋蟲 / 盖盖虫 Gàigàichóng From 蓋 gài and 蟲 chóng Cantonese Chinese

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