Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Shuckle
Say it: SHU-ckl-e
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Shuckle is the Mold Pokémon — Bug and Rock. In Pokémon GO it is a extreme bulk gym defender and PvP novelty, not a raid DPS pick. Bug helps against Grass, Psychic, and Dark; Rock helps against Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug. Fire hits it for 4×. Catch Shuckle from the wild, eggs, or events.
Say it: SHU-ckl-e
Shuckle (#213) is a Bug / Rock Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a gym defender and Great League bulk option with Struggle Bug / Rock Throw + Stone Edge / Rock Blast / Gyro Ball. Against Shuckle, lead with Fire (best), or Water, Fighting, or Steel. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Shuckle is a Bug / Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0213. Use the Bug/Rock type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Invest for gym defense or PvP bulk — not raid DPS. Struggle Bug + Stone Edge / Rock Blast is a common kit. Shadow Shuckle is even bulkier but slower — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Bug moves hit Grass, Psychic, and Dark hard.
- Rock moves hit Fire, Ice, Flying, and Bug hard.
When Shuckle is your opponent, Water, Rock, Steel hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 17
- Defense
- 396
- Stamina
- 85
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Shuckle’s always-available TM pool. Build for bulk — not raid DPS.
Fast
- Struggle Bug · Standard
Bug energy / default
- Rock Throw · Standard
Rock damage
Charged
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock nuke
- Rock Blast · Standard
Rock / bait
- Gyro Ball · Standard
Steel coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- struggle bug
- rock throw
Charged
- rock blast
- stone edge
- gyro ball
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Master League · rank #926 of 1023 · CP 458
Rock Throw + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.