#0589 · Galar #274 · Isle of Armor #067 · Crown Tundra #096 · sword shield · gen 8
Escavalier
Cavalry Pokémon
They use shells they’ve stolen from Shelmet to arm and protect themselves. They’re very popular Pokémon in the Galar region.
- Gender:
- ♀ 50% · ♂ 50%
- Catch rate:
- 75/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 15
- Height:
- 1.0 m
- Weight:
- 33.0 kg
- Egg groups:
- Bug
- Growth rate:
- Medium
- Body shape:
- Brachial
Base stats
HP70
Atk135
Def105
Sp.Atk60
Sp.Def105
Speed20
Total: 495
Weaknesses & resistances
×4
Fire
×½
NormalBugSteelPsychicIceDragonFairy
×¼
Grass
×0
Poison
Abilities
Swarm
Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Overcoat (hidden)
Protects against damage from weather.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Fields (Max Den E) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den F) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| Rolling Fields (Max Den G) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| Dappled Grove (Max Den B) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| South Lake Miloch (Max Den A) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| Bridge Field (Max Den H) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
| Bridge Field (Max Den I) (sword) | Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. | 15% | 55–60 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 1 | Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 120 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | PeckThe target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 35 | 100% | |
| 1 | FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | Scary FaceThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 1 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Fury CutterThe target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 40 | 95% | |
| 1 | Quick GuardThe user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.▶ User’s field | Fighting | — | — | |
| 1 | Fell StingerWhen the user knocks out a target with this move, the user’s Attack stat rises drastically.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 50 | 100% | |
| 12 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| 16 | Acid SprayThe user spits fluid that works to melt the target. This harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 40 | 100% | |
| 20 | HeadbuttThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 24 | ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| 28 | Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User | Steel | — | — | |
| 32 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| 36 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Iron HeadThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 80 | 100% | |
| 44 | Bug BuzzThe user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 90 | 100% | |
| 48 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| 52 | Metal BurstThe user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.▶ Specific move | Steel | — | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM08 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM16 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| TM21 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM24 | SnoreThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM26 | Scary FaceThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 75 | 100% | |
| TM31 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM33 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM39 | FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM42 | RevengeThis attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% | |
| TM76 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM83 | Razor ShellThe user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Water | 75 | 95% | |
| TM94 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM96 | Smart StrikeThe user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 70 | — | |
| TM97 | Brutal SwingThe user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.▶ All other Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM100 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM12 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| HM20 | SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM21 | ReversalAn all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% | |
| HM26 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM27 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| HM28 | MegahornUsing its tough and impressive horn, the user rams into the target with no letup.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 120 | 85% | |
| HM30 | EncoreThe user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| HM37 | TauntThe target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| HM46 | Iron DefenseThe user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.▶ User | Steel | — | — | |
| HM53 | Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 100% | |
| HM57 | Poison JabThe target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 80 | 100% | |
| HM60 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| HM61 | Bug BuzzThe user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 90 | 100% | |
| HM64 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| HM65 | Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 90 | 100% | |
| HM74 | Iron HeadThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 80 | 100% | |
| HM87 | Drill RunThe user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 95% |
Tutor: Steel BeamThe user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.▶ Selected Pokémon
