# Crustle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 National Dex

> Find the best Crustle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Crustle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **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/gen9nationaldex/Crustle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Crustle
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Crustle.

## 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
- **Shell Smash**: 98.743%
- **Earthquake**: 96.207%
- **Stealth Rock**: 90.535%
- **Rock Wrecker**: 88.029%
- **X-Scissor**: 8.071%
- **Other**: 18.415%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 97.106%
- **Weak Armor**: 2.874%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.020%

## Common Items
- **Rockium Z**: 87.668%
- **Weakness Policy**: 4.635%
- **Loaded Dice**: 2.575%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.309%
- **Other**: 2.813%

## Common Teammates
- **Great Tusk**: 47.526%
- **Hatterene**: 46.883%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 46.831%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 46.744%
- **Gholdengo**: 46.744%
- **Kingambit**: 39.428%

## FAQ for Crustle in gen9nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Crustle?
Crustle is frequently paired with Great Tusk, Hatterene, Pinsir-Mega, Samurott-Hisui. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.975% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Crustle?
Crustle is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (97.106%) and the item **Rockium Z** (87.668%).

### What is the most common role for Crustle?
Based on common item usage (Rockium Z), Crustle often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Crustle) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - Build teams with Crustle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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