# Crustle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Crustle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Crustle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Crustle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Crustle
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Normal (1/2x), Poison (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 99.446%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.446%
- **Rock Blast**: 99.325%
- **Substitute**: 99.093%
- **Other**: 2.689%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 99.447%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.552%
- **Weak Armor**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 99.320%
- **Other**: 0.680%

## Common Teammates
- **Conkeldurr**: 99.213%
- **Starmie**: 99.167%
- **Dragonite**: 99.094%
- **Mamoswine**: 99.093%
- **Jirachi**: 99.093%

## FAQ for Crustle in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Crustle?
The most common moves for Crustle are Earthquake, Shell Smash, Rock Blast, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Crustle?
Crustle is frequently paired with Conkeldurr, Starmie, Dragonite, Mamoswine. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Crustle weak to and resistant against?
Crustle is weak to Water (2x), Rock (2x), Steel (2x), resists Normal (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Crustle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Crustle?
The top build for Crustle features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.325% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Crustle?
Crustle is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (99.447%) and the item **Lum Berry** (99.320%).

### What is the most common role for Crustle?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Crustle often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Crustle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 105 |
| Defense | 125 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 75 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Crustle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Crustle) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Crustle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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