Pokemon Guide
Dwebble is a Bug and Rock-type Pokemon known for carving a home inside a rock and carrying it like a shell. This guide covers Dwebble’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution into Crustle, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Dwebble guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Dwebble is a Bug and Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for digging into a suitable stone and using that rock as its home, then evolving into Crustle at Level 34.
Competitive Overview
Dwebble is usually more useful during early-game playthroughs than in high-level competitive formats. Its Bug and Rock typing, solid Defense and access to setup or utility moves can make it surprisingly helpful before it evolves.
Dwebble’s biggest strengths are Sturdy, Shell Armor, Weak Armor and moves such as Shell Smash, Stealth Rock, Rock Slide and X-Scissor. Its main drawbacks are low special bulk, modest Speed before setup and weaknesses to Water, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Dwebble, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Dwebble
National Dex
#0557
Type
Bug / Rock
Species
Rock Inn Pokemon
Height
1’00” / 0.3 m
30 cm
Weight
32.0 lbs / 14.5 kg
14.5 kg
Abilities
Sturdy, Shell Armor, Weak Armor
Dwebble has a base stat total of 325, with its best stat being Defense. Its Attack and Defense help it function as a sturdy early-game Bug and Rock-type Pokemon before it evolves into Crustle.
Dwebble can use Bug, Rock, Ground, Dark and Normal-type moves across different Pokemon games. These are some of Dwebble’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful setup move that raises Dwebble’s offensive stats and Speed while lowering its defenses.
A reliable Bug-type attack that gives Dwebble useful same-type attack bonus damage.
A dependable Rock-type attack that can pressure Fire, Flying, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
A stronger Rock-type attack that gives Dwebble more damage when accuracy risk is acceptable.
A useful entry hazard that helps Dwebble support its team by damaging opposing Pokemon when they switch in.
Useful utility coverage that can remove an opponent’s held item in games where Dwebble has access to it.
A strong Ground-type coverage move that helps Dwebble hit Steel, Rock, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
A setup move that boosts Dwebble’s Attack and can help it break through opponents after support.
Dwebble can learn a practical move pool across different Pokemon games, including Bug, Rock, Ground, Dark and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Dwebble’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Dwebble is a Bug and Rock-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Normal and Poison-type moves, but it is weak to Water, Rock and Steel-type attacks.
Type
Bug / Rock
Weaknesses
Water, Rock and Steel
Resistances
Normal and Poison
Immunity
None
Dwebble’s abilities help it survive important hits, avoid critical-hit pressure or gain Speed after taking physical damage.
Allows Dwebble to survive a hit from full HP with 1 HP remaining. This can help Dwebble set up Shell Smash or Stealth Rock.
Protects Dwebble from critical hits. This can make its defensive turns more predictable.
Dwebble’s hidden ability can raise its Speed after being hit by a physical move, while lowering its Defense.
Dwebble evolves into Crustle at Level 34. The full Dwebble evolution line is Dwebble and Crustle.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Dwebble at Level 34
Dwebble’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In games released before Generation 5, Dwebble was not available because it had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Dwebble had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Found on Route 18 and Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon White |
Found on Route 18 and Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Found in Desert Resort. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Found in Desert Resort. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Found on Route 8, Route 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Glittering Cave and Azure Bay. |
 Pokemon Y |
Found on Route 8, Route 12, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town, Glittering Cave and Azure Bay. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found on Route 111. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found on Route 111. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Breed from Crustle or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Breed from Crustle or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found in Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins, Courageous Cavern and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch, East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins, Courageous Cavern and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Dwebble |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Dwebble. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Dwebble is a Bug and Rock-type Pokemon.
Dwebble is weak to Water, Rock and Steel-type moves.
Dwebble evolves into Crustle at Level 34.
Dwebble’s abilities are Sturdy, Shell Armor and Weak Armor. Weak Armor is its hidden ability.
Dwebble’s best moves often include Shell Smash, X-Scissor, Rock Slide, Stone Edge, Stealth Rock, Knock Off, Earthquake and Swords Dance.
Yes, Dwebble can be useful during playthroughs thanks to its Defense, typing, abilities and access to setup or utility moves.
The most common way to get Dwebble is to catch it in a game where it appears in the wild or transfer it from another compatible game.
No, Dwebble does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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