# Shuckle - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 15

> Find the best Shuckle builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Shuckle Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **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/vgc2015/Shuckle)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Shuckle
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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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
- **Infestation**: 75.236%
- **Power Split**: 59.594%
- **Guard Split**: 50.285%
- **Rest**: 44.091%
- **Toxic**: 41.230%
- **Shell Smash**: 36.199%
- **Protect**: 19.623%
- **Encore**: 15.198%
- **Sticky Web**: 9.606%
- **Stealth Rock**: 9.082%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 59.244%
- **Contrary**: 36.404%
- **Gluttony**: 4.352%

## Common Items
- **Chesto Berry**: 29.704%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 22.244%
- **Leftovers**: 20.185%
- **Mental Herb**: 11.760%
- **Custap Berry**: 5.775%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.209%
- **Red Card**: 1.988%
- **Other**: 3.135%

## Common Teammates
- **Aegislash**: 49.156%
- **Chansey**: 39.099%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 32.373%
- **Sableye-Mega**: 31.674%
- **Serperior**: 21.276%
- **Meowstic**: 20.890%

## FAQ for Shuckle in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Shuckle?
The most common moves for Shuckle are Infestation, Power Split, Guard Split, Rest. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Shuckle?
Shuckle is frequently paired with Aegislash, Chansey, Salamence-Mega, Sableye-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Shuckle weak to and resistant against?
Shuckle 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 Shuckle?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Shuckle?
The top build for Shuckle features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.668% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shuckle?
Shuckle is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (59.244%) and the item **Chesto Berry** (29.704%).

### What is the most common role for Shuckle?
Based on common item usage (Chesto Berry), Shuckle often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Shuckle?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 20 |
| Attack | 10 |
| Defense | 230 |
| Sp. Atk | 10 |
| Sp. Def | 230 |
| Speed | 5 |
| **BST** | **505** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Shuckle on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Shuckle) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Shuckle
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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