Introduced in the generation five games, with Pokemon Black and White, Dwebble is a dual type bug and rock Pokemon. It is the first stage evolution of its two stage evolution line and evolves into Crustle when it reaches the level threshold. Dwebble is classified by the Pokedex as the “Rock Inn Pokemon” which is likely a reference to its general design. This guide will showcase Dwebble’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Dwebble.
About Dwebble
As a generation five Pokemon, Dwebble first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime in the episode A Home for Dwebble!. In this episode, Cilan catches a Dwebble after helping it find its shell. The Pokedex mentions that Dwebble can melt holes in hard rocks through the liquid it secretes from its mouth.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White A Home for Dwebble! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Evolves into Crustle, not known to evolve from another Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 34 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement. |
Dwebble Base Stats
| HP | 50 |
| ATTACK | 65 |
| DEFENCE | 85 |
| SP. ATTACK | 35 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 35 |
| SPEED | 55 |
| TOTAL | 325 |
Appearance
Dwebble is a small orange colored Pokemon that resembles a hermit crab. Most of its body is orange, but its rock is typically black or gray. The shell that it uses is actually a rock that it hollows out to use as a shell. It has black oval shaped eyes on the end of two eye stalks on top of its head. There are also two pointed pincers that Dwebble uses for hands. Dwebble is a small Pokemon at only 1 foot, or 0.3 meters, tall.
Behavior
When Dwebble is searching for a rock to use as a shell, it will ensure that the rock is compatible. Dwebble will inspect the rock to see if it can be used. Once it is sure, it will dig a small hole in the bottom of the rock. The Pokedex mentions that Dwebble will use a corrosive spray from its mouth to help it carve its shell. Dwebble is an anxious Pokemon and if its shell breaks, it will not calm down until it finds another. In the wild, Roggenrola and Rolycoly will hunt Dwebble as they are looking for rocks.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, there are not many strengths regarding Dwebble. It does have a strong physical defense, but its other stats are below average. While it may seem tempting to use Dwebble as a defensive Pokemon, its weak special defense prevents it from lasting in a prolonged battle. As a dual type rock and bug Pokemon, Dwebble takes 2x damage from rock, steel, and water type moves. It is immune to no types, but will resist normal and poison type moves.
Best Moveset
Dwebble can be considered for a unique bracket of competitive play. In the LC (Little Cup) bracket, Dwebble only has to face other base evolution Pokemon. This opens the possibility of Dwebble performing as a supportive Pokemon. With either the Sturdy or Weak Armor ability, Dwebble can quickly set up hazards on your opponent's side of the field. Use an Eviolite or Berry Juice held item to ensure that Dwebble lasts long enough to set up hazards. Consider running Stealth Rock, Spikes, Rock Blast, and Knock Off. It is rare for a Pokemon to want two different hazards, but Dwebble functions well with a Roar based team. Its non-hazard setting moves are to finish off a fight, or to deal the most damage possible before getting knocked out.
| Stealth Rock | Spikes |
| Rock Blast | Knock Off |
How to Catch Dwebble in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Dwebble in Pokemon Go, there are many different ways of doing so. As a base evolution Pokemon, Dwebble spawns more commonly than its evolved form. You can find Dwebble spawning in the wild, at a boosted rate, near quarries, farmlands, parking lots, cities, and hiking trails. Dwebble can also be hatched from 2 and 5 km eggs. While Crustle cannot be found as a raid boss, Dwebble has been featured as a tier one raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. To evolve Dwebble it will require 50 candies.
Trivia
- No other Pokemon in the franchise has the same egg group type combinations as Dwebble and Crustle.
- The inspiration for Dwebble’s design is likely based on a hermit crab.
- The name Dwebble is a combination of the word dwell and pebble.
FAQ
How Heavy is Dwebble?
The Pokedex marks Dwebble as 32 lbs, or 14.5 kg. Most of its weight likely comes from its hard exoskeleton as well as its rock shell. It may not appear to be as heavy as it seems as Dwebble will cut up a rock in order to live inside of it. Being a foot tall, Dwebble is quite heavy for its height.
Is Dwebble a hermit Crab?
Dwebble does seem to have drawn inspiration from hermit crabs. It is common for Pokemon to be based in real-life and a hermit crab fits the description of Dwebble. While a real-life hermit crab may not cut a hole into its own shell, they will wait in neat lines if they find a shell that is too big. This way, a bigger hermit crab searching for a larger shell can give up its shell to one looking for a smaller shell.
Why is Dwebble bug type?
Its small size and bug-like pincer lend to Dwebble’s bug type classification. The basis for Dwebble’s design is also not a crab. Hermit crabs are not true crabs but instead a Brachyura, which makes them closer in relation to some bugs than crabs.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Rock Inn Pokemon”. While Dwebble is not as powerful as Crustle, it can still be considered in competitive play thanks to its ability to set up hazards. Even though this requires time and team synergy for the effect to be efficient, Dwebble can deal significant damage over time. Reserve a slot on your team for Dwebble if you want a supportive bug and rock type Pokemon.
