#588 Karrablast

#588 Karrablast

bug
Height0.5 m(1'08")
Weight5.9 kg(13.0 lbs)
Gender♂ 50%♀ 50%
Gen 5

Karrablast's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 50
241
Attack 75
186
Defense 45
126
Sp. Atk 40
116
Sp. Def 45
126
Speed 60
156
0/508
951
Type Effectiveness
2xdamage
fireflyingrock
1xdamage
normalwaterelectricicepoisonpsychicbugghostdragondarksteelfairy
0.5xdamage
grassfightingground

Karrablast Abilities

Swarm

Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

Shed Skin

Has a 33% chance of curing any major status ailment after each turn.

No GuardHidden

Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

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Karrablast Moves

Category
Type
Move▲Type▲Cat.▲Pow▲Acc▲Method▲Description

Karrablast Sprites

Normal
Karrablast Gen V Normal sprite
Shiny
Karrablast Gen V Shiny sprite
Back
Karrablast Gen V Back sprite
Back Shiny
Karrablast Gen V Back Shiny sprite
Pokedex 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 2

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.

In Other Languages

Karrablast's Japanese name is Kaburumo (カブルモ). Here are all the official names for Karrablast across different languages:

JapaneseカブルモKaburumo
Korean딱정곤
Chinese (Traditional)蓋蓋蟲
FrenchCarabing
GermanLaukaps
SpanishKarrablast
ItalianKarrablast
Chinese (Simplified)盖盖虫

Karrablast Breeding

Species
Clamping Pokémon
Egg Groups
Bug
Hatch Time3,840 steps(15 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate200
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience63

How to Get Karrablast

Karrablast is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Karrablast in every game where it is available:

Regional Pokedex Numbers
Unova #94Unova (B2W2) #155Kalos Mountain #22Galar #273Isle of Armor #66Crown Tundra #95
GameMethodLocationDetails
BlackWildUnova route 6, Unova route 11Wild, Dark Grass
WhiteWildUnova route 6, Unova route 11Wild, Dark Grass
Black 2WildIcirrus city, Unova route 6, Unova route 8, Moor of icirrus, Unova route 11Wild, Dark Grass
White 2WildIcirrus city, Unova route 6, Unova route 8, Moor of icirrus, Unova route 11Wild, Dark Grass
XWildKalos route 14, Kalos route 19Wild, Rough Terrain, Yellow Flowers, Purple Flowers
YWildKalos route 14, Kalos route 19Wild, Rough Terrain, Yellow Flowers, Purple Flowers
FAQ

About Karrablast

Karrablast is a Bug-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 315, Karrablast is classified as a Clamping Pokémon and is part of the Karrablast → Escavalier evolution line.

In competitive play, Karrablast is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Swarm and Shed Skin and No Guard, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Karrablast is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Karrablast can learn 53 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.5m tall and weighing 5.9kg, Karrablast has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Unova region games.