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Escavalier is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon known for its high Attack, strong defensive typing, lance-like design and evolution from Karrablast. This guide covers Escavalier stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Escavalier guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
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| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Escavalier is the evolved form of Karrablast. It is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon known for its armored body, lance-like weapons, high Attack and unusual evolution method involving Shelmet.
Competitive Overview
Escavalier can be a useful competitive Pokemon because of its high Attack, strong Bug and Steel-type attacks, useful resistances and low Speed for Trick Room teams.
Escavalier’s biggest strengths are moves like Megahorn, Iron Head and Swords Dance, along with abilities such as Swarm, Shell Armor and Overcoat. Its biggest concern is its major Fire weakness.
Here are the key facts to know about Escavalier, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Escavalier
National Dex
#0589
Type
Bug / Steel
Species
Cavalry Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
72.8 lbs / 33.0 kg
33.0 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Escavalier has very high Attack and solid defenses, but very low Speed. This makes it a strong fit for slow physical attacking roles and Trick Room-style teams.
Escavalier has a strong physical movepool with Bug, Steel and coverage options. These are some of Escavalier’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Bug-type attack and one of Escavalier’s strongest damage options.
A reliable Steel-type attack that gives Escavalier strong same-type damage.
A setup move that sharply raises Attack and can make Escavalier extremely threatening.
A reliable Bug-type attack with steady accuracy and consistent damage.
A useful Dark-type move that can remove the target’s held item.
Ground-type coverage that helps Escavalier pressure Fire, Rock, Poison and Steel-type Pokemon.
Fighting-type coverage that can hit Steel, Rock, Ice, Normal and Dark-type Pokemon hard.
A Steel-type support move that sharply raises Defense.
Escavalier can learn Bug, Steel, Normal, Dark, Ground, Fighting and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Escavalier move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Escavalier is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances, but it is weak to Fire-type attacks.
Type
Bug / Steel
Weaknesses
Fire
Resistances
Normal, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy
Immunity
Poison
Escavalier abilities improve its Bug-type pressure, protect it from critical hits or block weather and powder effects depending on the game and format.
Powers up Bug-type moves when Escavalier has low HP, giving it extra damage in risky situations.
Prevents critical hits, helping Escavalier rely on its defensive stats more consistently.
Protects Escavalier from weather damage and powder moves in games where this hidden ability is available.
Escavalier evolves from Karrablast when Karrablast is traded for Shelmet. The full Escavalier evolution line is Karrablast and Escavalier.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves when Karrablast is traded for Shelmet
Escavalier availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Escavalier is obtained by evolving Karrablast through a trade involving Shelmet.
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Escavalier had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
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 Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Karrablast by trading it for Shelmet. |
 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 Escavalier |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Escavalier |
|---|---|
 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 Escavalier. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Escavalier is a Bug and Steel-type Pokemon.
Escavalier is weak to Fire-type moves.
Escavalier evolves from Karrablast when Karrablast is traded for Shelmet.
Escavalier abilities are Swarm, Shell Armor and Overcoat.
Escavalier best moves often include Megahorn, Iron Head, Swords Dance, X-Scissor, Knock Off, Drill Run, Close Combat and Iron Defense.
Escavalier can be useful because of its high Attack, strong typing and low Speed for Trick Room-style teams.
The most common way to get Escavalier is to trade Karrablast for Shelmet so it evolves.
No, Escavalier does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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