Crustle

🎯 Best Counters Against Crustle

Top Pokémon to use when battling Crustle in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337
10	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711

📖 Complete Crustle Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Crustle (#558) is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,908 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Crustle can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Crustle in 2026.

📊 Crustle Stats Analysis

Crustle's Attack stat is 188 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Crustle to contribute meaningful damage.

With 200 Defense (Excellent) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 560. This gives Crustle reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Bug-type Pokémon, Crustle's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Crustle Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Crustle depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Fury Cutter (Fast) with Rock Blast (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Crustle has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Crustle PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Crustle can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Bug/Rock typing provides useful matchups against Normal, Poison-type threats while being weak to Rock, Water, Steel types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Crustle reaches 2,542 CP at Level 40. Its bulk allows it to survive key matchups.

Master League

In Master League, Crustle faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Crustle Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Crustle's effectiveness depends on its typing and 188 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Crustle use Rock, Water-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Crustle in Pokémon GO

Crustle can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Crustle Evolution Guide

Crustle is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Dwebble (#557)
• Crustle (#558) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Crustle in Pokémon GO

Shiny Crustle is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Crustle gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,726 - 1,815 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Crustle

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.