Karrablast (#0588) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk7572–139139–273

Def4545–10685–207

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe6058–123112–240

Total315Higher than 22% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Karrablast outspeeds 12 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

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shed Skin
Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.
No GuardHidden ability
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0588KarrablastBug
1. Trade for Shelmet#0589EscavalierBugSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

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

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

4Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

8EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

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

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

28Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

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

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

40Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

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

48Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 23

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Egg moves 5

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

EggNight SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15

EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Clamping Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#094Updated Unova#155Mountain Kalos#022Galar#273Isle of Armor#066Crown Tundra#095

It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents.
Shield
Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve.
Sword
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet.
White
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: カブルモ
Japanese (romaji): Kaburumo
Korean: 딱정곤
Chinese (Traditional): 蓋蓋蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 盖盖虫
French: Carabing
German: Laukaps
Spanish: Karrablast
Italian: Karrablast

Sprites

Tap any sprite to show it on the Pokédex above. ▶ marks official animations; Gen VIII–IX models are large, so they load only when you tap them.

Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 63
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

Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Forest of FocusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Shield 11 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Y 2 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47

X 2 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47

White 2 5 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–43
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–29
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

Black 2 5 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57

White 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–28

Black 2 areas

Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–28