Ultra League PvP guide
Crustle (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Crustle (Shadow) is a Bug/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #146. Its recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with X-Scissor and Rock Wrecker.
Ultra League
#146
Viable pick
Type
Bug/Rock
Best Fast Move
Fury Cutter
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,874
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CRUSTLE (SHADOW)
Is Crustle (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Crustle (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #146.
Crustle (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #240.
Crustle (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #240 | 81.5 | Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, Rock Wrecker |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #146 | 84.1 | Fury Cutter, X-Scissor, Rock Wrecker |
Best Moveset for Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Crustle (Shadow) is Fury Cutter with X-Scissor and Rock Wrecker.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Crustle (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Crustle (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Fury Cutter → X-Scissor
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Fury Cutter → Rock Wrecker
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Crustle (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Crustle (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge770
- Snorlax693
- Ampharos590
Difficult Matchups
- Empoleon129
- Corviknight183
- Feraligatr191
- Tinkaton233
- Florges384
Crustle (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Crustle (Shadow)'s Bug/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock1.6×
- steel1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Crustle (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Crustle (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
75% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
30% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
74% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
106% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Crustle (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Crustle (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Crustle (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Crustle (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Crustle (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Crustle (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Crustle (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Crustle (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Crustle (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,881,140 |
| #2 | 0/11/15 | 1,499 | 22.5 | 1,879,404 | |
| #3 | 3/14/15 | 1,500 | 22 | 1,877,449 | |
| #4 | 2/15/15 | 1,495 | 22 | 1,876,347 | |
| #5 | 0/14/12 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,873,818 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,499 | 45 | 4,064,902 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,499 | 45 | 4,057,029 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 45.5 | 4,054,953 | |
| #4 | 1/15/14 | 2,496 | 44.5 | 4,053,673 | |
| #5 | 0/12/14 | 2,496 | 45.5 | 4,051,684 |
Crustle (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Crustle (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Crustle (Shadow) 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 119.1
- Defense
- 135
- HP
- 117
Ultra League
Crustle (Shadow) 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 153.3
- Defense
- 174.5
- HP
- 152
Crustle (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Bug / Rock typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #337
Same Rock / Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #377
Same Rock / Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #349
Shares Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Great League #288
Shares Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Master League #98
Shares Bug typing · Same Fury Cutter fast move · Mega Ultra League #68
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Crustle (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Crustle (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Fury Cutter with X-Scissor and Rock Wrecker.
Is Crustle (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Crustle (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #146.
What counters Crustle (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Empoleon, Corviknight and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Crustle (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Crustle (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Crustle (Shadow) is weak to Rock (1.6×), Steel (1.6×), Water (1.6×).