Karrablast is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Karrablast
Additional artwork
Pokédex data
National №
0588
Type
Bug
Species
Clamping Pokémon
Height
0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight
5.9 kg (13.0 lbs)
Abilities
1. Swarm2. Shed SkinNo Guard (hidden ability)
Local №
0094 (Black/White)0155 (Black 2/White 2)0022 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0273 (Sword/Shield)0066 (The Isle of Armor)0095 (The Crown Tundra)
Training
EV yield
1 Attack
Catch rate
200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
63
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,599–3,855 steps)
Base stats
HP
50
210
304
Attack
75
139
273
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
40
76
196
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
60
112
240
Total
315
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Karrablast.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
2
½
½
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
2
2
Evolution chart
#0588 Karrablast Bug(Trade with Shelmet)#0589 Escavalier Bug · Steel
Karrablast changes
In Generations 5-7, Karrablast has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Black
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
White
When they feel threatened, they spit an acidic liquid to drive attackers away. This Pokémon targets Shelmet.
Black 2White 2
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
XOmega Ruby
These mysterious Pokémon evolve when they receive electrical stimulation while they are in the same place as Shelmet.
YAlpha Sapphire
For some reason they evolve when they receive electrical energy while they are attacking Shelmet.
Sword
Its strange physiology reacts to electrical energy in interesting ways. The presence of a Shelmet will cause this Pokémon to evolve.
Shield
It spits a liquid from its mouth to melt through Shelmet’s shell. Karrablast doesn’t eat the shell— it eats only the contents.
Moves learned by Karrablast
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Sword/Shield
Moves learnt by level up
Karrablast does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Karrablast does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Karrablast cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Karrablast learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
1
Peck
Flying
35
100
4
Fury Cutter
Bug
40
95
8
Endure
Normal
—
—
12
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
16
Acid Spray
Poison
40
100
20
Headbutt
Normal
70
100
24
Flail
Normal
—
100
28
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
32
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
36
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
40
Take Down
Normal
90
85
44
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
48
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
Egg moves
Karrablast learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Karrablast gen 8 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug Bite
Bug
60
100
Counter
Fighting
—
100
Knock Off
Dark
65
100
Night Slash
Dark
70
100
Slash
Normal
70
100
Moves learnt by TM
Karrablast is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
16
Screech
Normal
—
85
21
Rest
Psychic
—
—
24
Snore
Normal
50
100
25
Protect
Normal
—
—
26
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
28
Giga Drain
Grass
75
100
31
Attract
Normal
—
100
33
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
39
Facade
Normal
70
100
76
Round
Normal
60
100
94
False Swipe
Normal
40
100
Moves learnt by TR
Karrablast is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
20
Substitute
Normal
—
—
26
Endure
Normal
—
—
27
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
28
Megahorn
Bug
120
85
30
Encore
Normal
—
100
46
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
57
Poison Jab
Poison
80
100
60
X-Scissor
Bug
80
100
61
Bug Buzz
Bug
90
100
65
Energy Ball
Grass
90
100
87
Drill Run
Ground
80
95
In other generations
5
6
7
8
9
Karrablast sprites
Type
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
—
—
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Karrablast sprites
Where to find Karrablast
BlackWhite
Route 6, 11
Black 2White 2
Route 6, 8, 11, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus
XY
Route 14, 19
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Route 7, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus, Old Cemetery
Shield
Route 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Forest of Focus, Old Cemetery
Brilliant DiamondShining PearlLegends: Arceus
Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Karrablast questions
Is Karrablast viable in Gen 8 LC?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English
Karrablast
Japanese
カブルモ (Kaburumo)
German
Laukaps
French
Carabing
Italian
Karrablast
Spanish
Karrablast
Korean
딱정곤 (ttakjeonggon)
Chinese (Simplified)
盖盖虫
Chinese (Traditional)
蓋蓋蟲
English
Clamping Pokémon
Japanese
かぶりつきポケモン
German
Schnappbiss-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Carabe
Italian
Pokémon Addentatore
Spanish
Pokémon Bocado
Korean
덥석물기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
啃咬宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
啃咬寶可夢
Name origin
scarab a species of beetle blast an explosion #0587 Emolga #0589 Escavalier
