Escavalier (#0589) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk135126–205247–405

Def10599–172193–339

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe2022–7940–152

Total495Higher than 67% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 20). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Escavalier outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire4×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
OvercoatHidden ability
Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0588KarrablastBug
1. Trade for Shelmet#0589EscavalierBugSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 21

1Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

1EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

1Fell StingerRaises the user’s Attack by two stages if it KOs the target.BugPhys50100%25

1FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

1Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

1Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

12False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

16Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

20HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

24ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

28Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

32X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

36Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

40Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

44Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

48Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

52Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10

TM / HM / TR 35

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM09Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM26Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM42RevengeInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.FightingPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM83Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10

TM94False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40

TM96Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10

TM97Brutal SwingInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DarkPhys60100%20

TR00Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TR12AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR21ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR28MegahornInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys12085%10

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR37TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR53Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TR57Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TR60X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TR64Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TR74Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR87Drill RunHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GroundPhys8095%10

Tutor 1

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Cavalry Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#095Updated Unova#156Mountain Kalos#023Galar#274Isle of Armor#067Crown Tundra#096

It charges its enemies, lances at the ready. An image of one of its duels is captured in a famous painting of Escavalier clashing with Sirfetch’d.
Shield
They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.
Sword
Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: シュバルゴ
Japanese (romaji): Chevargo
Korean: 슈바르고
Chinese (Traditional): 騎士蝸牛
Chinese (Simplified): 骑士蜗牛
French: Lançargot
German: Cavalanzas
Spanish: Escavalier
Italian: Escavalier

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 173
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 5 areas

Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 32–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 7 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60