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Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon known for its trade evolution with Shelmet, physical attacking moves and evolution into Escavalier. This guide covers Karrablast 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 Karrablast 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 |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. It is known for its unusual evolution method, evolving into Escavalier when traded for Shelmet.
Competitive Overview
Karrablast is usually a niche competitive Pokemon by itself, but it can be useful in lower-level formats because of its Attack, Bug-type moves and ability options.
Karrablast’s biggest strengths are moves like Megahorn, X-Scissor, Swords Dance and Drill Run, along with abilities such as Swarm, Shed Skin and No Guard. Its biggest concerns are Flying, Rock and Fire-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Karrablast, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Karrablast
National Dex
#0588
Type
Bug
Species
Clamping Pokemon
Height
1’08” / 0.5 m
50 cm
Weight
13.0 lbs / 5.9 kg
5.9 kg
Abilities
Swarm, Shed Skin, No Guard
Karrablast has solid Attack for an unevolved Pokemon, but its bulk and Speed are limited. It is usually strongest when evolved into Escavalier.
Karrablast has a physical Bug-focused movepool with setup and coverage options. These are some of Karrablast’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Bug-type attack and one of Karrablast’s strongest damage options.
A reliable Bug-type attack with steady accuracy and consistent damage.
A setup move that sharply raises Attack and helps Karrablast threaten more damage.
Ground-type coverage that can help hit Fire, Rock, Poison and Steel-type Pokemon.
A useful Dark-type move that can remove the target’s held item.
Poison-type coverage that can help against Fairy and Grass-type Pokemon.
A Steel-type support move that sharply raises Defense.
A strong Normal-type physical attack with recoil.
Karrablast can learn Bug, Normal, Ground, Dark, Poison, Steel and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Karrablast move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances, but it is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire-type attacks.
Type
Bug
Weaknesses
Flying, Rock and Fire
Resistances
Fighting, Ground and Grass
Immunity
None
Karrablast abilities improve its Bug-type pressure, status resilience or move accuracy depending on the game and format.
Powers up Bug-type moves when Karrablast has low HP, giving it extra damage in risky situations.
May heal status conditions at the end of a turn, helping Karrablast recover from burn, paralysis, poison and other status problems.
Makes attacks from and against Karrablast unable to miss in games where this hidden ability is available.
Karrablast evolves into Escavalier when traded for Shelmet. This is one of the more unusual trade evolution methods in the Pokemon series.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves when traded for Shelmet
Karrablast availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Karrablast is caught directly and then evolved by trading it for Shelmet.
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Karrablast had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Route 6 and Route 11. |
 Pokemon White |
Route 6 and Route 11. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Route 6, Route 8, Route 11, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Route 6, Route 8, Route 11, Icirrus City and Moor of Icirrus. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 14 and Route 19. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 14 and Route 19. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Karrablast |
|---|---|
 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 Karrablast |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 7, Bridge Field, Giant’s Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus and Old Cemetery. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus and Old Cemetery. |
 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 Karrablast |
|---|---|
 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 Karrablast |
|---|---|
 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 Karrablast. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon.
Karrablast is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire-type moves.
Karrablast evolves into Escavalier when traded for Shelmet.
Karrablast abilities are Swarm, Shed Skin and No Guard.
Karrablast best moves often include Megahorn, X-Scissor, Swords Dance, Drill Run, Knock Off, Poison Jab, Iron Defense and Double-Edge.
Karrablast can be useful in some lower-level formats, but it is usually stronger after evolving into Escavalier.
The most common way to get Karrablast is to catch it directly in games where it appears.
No, Karrablast does not currently have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major regional form in the main Pokemon games.
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