#213 · Generation 2
Shuckle
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 405 / 458
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 231 / 289
- Research CP (L15)
- 173
- Buddy distance
- 3 km
- 2nd charged move
- 50,000 dust · 50 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Shuckle has a niche: C-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CMax Battle tankdynamax#46 of 157 tanks
C-tier Max Battle tank (#46 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
Collection value
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
Ranks all 4,096 spreads for each leagueLoading IV checker…
PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Shuckle can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- Tank (Max Guard)C Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| steelShadow | – | #181 / 182 | 1.9 | 31 | Rock Throw · Gyro Ball |
| steel | – | #182 / 182 | 1.7 | 32 | Rock Throw · Gyro Ball |
| rockShadow | – | #292 / 294 | 2.1 | 34 | Rock Throw · Rock Blast |
| rock | – | #294 / 294 | 1.9 | 36 | Rock Throw · Stone Edge |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Struggle BugSTAB | bug | 15 | +15 | 1.5s | 10.0 | 9 | +8 | 3 turns |
Rock ThrowSTAB | rock | 13 | +8 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +5 | 2 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rock BlastSTAB | rock | 50 | -33 | 2.0s | 1.52 | 50 | -40 | |
Stone EdgeSTAB | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Gyro Ball | steel | 85 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.70 | 80 | -50 |
Questions people ask
- Is Shuckle good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shuckle is C-tier for Max Battle tank.
- Should I keep or transfer Shuckle?
- Shuckle has a niche: C-tier Max Battle tank. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Is Shuckle a good raid attacker?
- Shuckle ranks #294 of 294 rock attackers with 1.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Shuckle be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Shuckle is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Shuckle worth keeping?
- Shadow Shuckle hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.
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