dwebble
Generation V · #0557 — Rock Inn Pokémon
Dwebble, known as the Rock Inn Pokémon, is a Bug/Rock-type species introduced in Generation V that embodies one of nature's most creative survival strategies. As National Pokédex entry #557, this small creature stands merely 0.3 meters tall and weighs 14.5 kilograms, making it one of the more diminutive Rock-type Pokémon in existence. Its dual typing gives it a unique ecological niche, combining the resilience of rock with the adaptability of insects. Dwebble evolves into the more robust Crustle at level 34, representing a natural progression from its hermit crab-like existence to a full-fledged mobile fortress. With a base stat total of 325, Dwebble prioritizes defensive capabilities with 85 base Defense, supported by a respectable 65 Attack, making it an interesting choice for players seeking an unconventional early-game bug-type with surprising durability.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
14.5kg
Category
Rock Inn Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
red
Shape
armor
Abilities
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Protects against critical hits.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Dwebble Biology & Physical Characteristics
Dwebble is a distinctive hermit crab-like Pokémon with a vibrant orange body featuring large, prominent pincers and dark, oval-shaped eyes supported by eye stalks. The most defining characteristic of Dwebble's anatomy is the sectioned gray rock it carries as a shell, which it customizes by secreting a corrosive liquid from its mouth to carve out a perfect cavity for habitation. This liquid is potent enough to melt holes in extremely hard rocks, though Dwebble employs the same secretion more gently to repair and maintain its shell. The creature's hook-like tail remains concealed beneath this rocky home, only visible when removed from its shelter. Remarkably, Dwebble demonstrates attachment to its shelter—rare observations have documented the creature hugging its rock while sleeping, particularly when it discovers what it considers a perfect home, displaying sleep patterns categorized as Sheltered Sleep, Unsheltered Sleep, Appreciating Sleep, and Atop-Belly Sleep. Its small frame and reliance on a portable shelter make it one of nature's most ingenious examples of tool use among Pokémon species.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Dwebble Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Dwebble maintains a perfectly balanced 50/50 male-to-female gender ratio, allowing for flexible breeding strategies among trainers. As a member of both the Bug and Mineral egg groups, Dwebble can breed with a diverse range of Pokémon, providing multiple options for competitive breeding programs and move inheritance. The species has a base friendship value of 70, indicating a moderately approachable temperament that responds well to trainer bonding but requires some effort to maximize affection. The egg hatching counter of 20 cycles means that Dwebble eggs require approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to hatch, placing them in the mid-range for hatchability. With a capture rate of 190 and medium growth rate, Dwebble is relatively straightforward to obtain and level up, making it accessible for players seeking to complete their Pokédex. Its natural compatibility with both Bug and Mineral egg groups opens up interesting breeding possibilities, particularly for moves like Spikes, Stealth Rock, and other utility moves that benefit from this dual lineage.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
rare-bone
loot
Sell for 5000 Pokédollars, or to Bone Man for 10000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 5000
rare-bone
loot
Sell for 5000 Pokédollars, or to Bone Man for 10000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 5000
rare-bone
loot
Sell for 5000 Pokédollars, or to Bone Man for 10000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 5000
rare-bone
loot
Sell for 5000 Pokédollars, or to Bone Man for 10000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 5000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
hard-stone
type-enhancement
Held: Rock-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.
Cost: 1000
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm03
yellow
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
red blue
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
+543 more TMs/HMs
dwebble's Evolution Chain
Dwebble Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Dwebble undergoes a straightforward evolution into Crustle upon reaching level 34, a transformation that fundamentally alters its strategic role in battle and lifestyle. The evolution represents a graduation from a mobile hermit to a creature that fashions its rock shell into a more permanent and formidable exoskeleton, with Crustle retaining the Bug/Rock typing while gaining significantly enhanced stats across the board. Crustle's base Defense jumps from 85 to 125, and its Attack increases from 65 to 105, transforming it from a defensively-oriented glass cannon into a genuine physical sweeper capable of significant damage output. The evolution also grants access to the move Stone Edge and other powerful rock-based attacks that Dwebble cannot learn, allowing for much more aggressive battle strategies. This evolution line represents a natural progression of independence and capability, mirroring how hermit crabs transition to finding larger shells as they mature.
Where to Find
desert resort
unova
+21 more
unova route 18
unova
+1 more
ambrette town
kalos
+3 more
cyllage city
kalos
+2 more
kalos route 8
kalos
+3 more
kalos route 12
kalos
+3 more
glittering cave
kalos
+1 more
azure bay
kalos
+3 more
Dwebble Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Dwebble exhibits highly specialized behavior centered around its search for suitable rocky habitats, spending considerable effort evaluating potential shells before settling on one. Once a promising rock is identified, Dwebble carefully inspects it and begins the meticulous process of creating an entrance hole, displaying remarkable precision and patience in this construction process. If its current rock shell breaks, Dwebble becomes notably agitated and distressed until it locates a replacement, demonstrating the importance of this shelter to its psychological well-being. The species has developed a fascinating mutualistic relationship with Hippowdon, wherein Dwebble will inhabit the ports and cavities of this larger creature when suitable rocks are unavailable, simultaneously helping its host by dislodging any stones stuck within while receiving shelter and protection in return. This symbiotic relationship highlights Dwebble's adaptability and problem-solving capabilities. Additionally, Dwebble serves as a natural predator to Roggenrola and Rolycoly, as its habit of searching for suitable rocks inevitably brings it into conflict with these species, creating an interesting ecological dynamic within rocky environments and cave systems.
Pokedex Entries
This Pokémon can easily melt holes in hard rocks with a liquid secreted from its mouth.
When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
It makes a hole in a suitable rock. If that rock breaks, the Pokémon remains agitated until it locates a replacement.
When it finds a stone of a suitable size, it secretes a liquid from its mouth to open up a hole to crawl into.
When it finds a stone appealing, it creates a hole inside it and uses it as its home. This Pokémon is the natural enemy of Roggenrola and Rolycoly.
It first tries to find a rock to live in, but if there are no suitable rocks to be found, Dwebble may move in to the ports of a Hippowdon.
Dwebble Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Dwebble is derived from a combination of "dwell," referencing its shell-dwelling lifestyle, and "pebble," describing the rock it carries as its home. In Japanese, it is called Ishizumai, combining "ishi" (石, meaning stone) with "zumai" (ずまい), derived from "sumi," which relates to dwelling or residing. The design draws clear inspiration from hermit crabs, particularly in its orange coloration, prominent pincers, and dependence on a portable shelter. The Pokédex genus designation "Rock Inn Pokémon" perfectly encapsulates Dwebble's fundamental characteristic: it literally operates as an innkeeper, fashioning and maintaining its rocky residence. The visual design cleverly emphasizes the contrast between the small, vulnerable creature and its protective shell, with the gray sectioned rock providing a visual anchor for the character. The artistic choice to make Dwebble's eyes supported by visible stalks adds to its crustacean aesthetic, while the hook-like tail poking out from beneath its rocky home serves as a visual reminder that despite the protective shell, Dwebble is still fundamentally a soft-bodied creature dependent on its creative architecture for survival.
Learnable Moves
Dwebble can learn 60 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rock wrecker | rock | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| rototiller | ground | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sand tomb | ground | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| shell smash | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| withdraw | water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Dwebble Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Dwebble occupies a niche role primarily in lower-tier formats such as Little Cup, where its modest stat distribution becomes relevant against similarly limited opponents. Its ability distribution provides three distinct playstyles: Sturdy offers invaluable bulk against one-hit KO moves and guarantees survival from full HP against any attack, making it useful for late-game sweeping; Shell Armor blocks critical hits entirely, providing consistent defense against luck-based variance; and the Hidden Ability Weak Armor increases Speed while lowering Defense upon physical contact, enabling a paradoxical defensive-to-offensive pivot strategy. Dwebble's movepool includes Fury Cutter, Smack Down, Bug Bite, Slash, and Flail, covering a reasonable range of types despite its limited Special Attack stat of 35. The combination of 85 base Defense and access to Withdraw provides layers of defensive utility, though its low Speed of 55 means it rarely acts before opponents without substantial investment. Its evolution into Crustle at level 34 provides a significant power spike, making it most valuable as a stepping stone rather than a permanent team member in serious competitive contexts. For casual play and nuzlocke challenges, however, Dwebble's early-game defensive advantages and reliable move coverage make it a solid contribution to a balanced team.
Commonly Asked Questions About Dwebble
What type is Dwebble?
Dwebble is a bug and rock type Pokemon.
What does Dwebble evolve into?
Dwebble evolves into crustle.
What are Dwebble's weaknesses?
Dwebble is weak to rock, steel and water type moves.
Where can I find Dwebble?
Dwebble can be found in desert resort (unova), unova route 18 (unova) and ambrette town (kalos) and 5 other locations.
Dwebble Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Dwebble holds a special place in the Generation V Pokémon community as one of the more memorable and quirky new designs introduced in Black and White. The concept of a creature actively constructing and maintaining its own living space resonated with players who appreciated the game's expanded Pokédex philosophy of exploring ecological niches and survival strategies. In the animated series, Cilan's Dwebble became a notable character, particularly memorable for its emotional attachment to its rock shell and the narrative tension created when seeking replacement rocks, humanizing the species and bringing its behavioral quirks to life for viewers. The species' existence as a natural predator to Roggenrola and Rolycoly added worldbuilding depth, suggesting that Unova's rock-filled environments harbor complex ecological relationships rather than isolated creatures. Fan communities have celebrated Dwebble's design as a masterclass in taking inspiration from real-world organisms—hermit crabs—and translating that concept into the Pokémon universe with creative touches like the corrosive oral secretion and sleep style variations. The sympathetic portrayal of Dwebble's distress when separated from its shell created emotional resonance that elevated it beyond a simple bug-rock combination.
Where to Find Dwebble in Every Pokémon Game
Dwebble's availability varies significantly across Pokémon generations and regional iterations. In Pokémon Black and White, it appears as Pokédex entry #0063 and can be encountered in various rocky environments, making it a relatively accessible Bug/Rock option early in the Unova region. In Black 2 and White 2, it becomes entry #0115, continuing its presence as a catchable species throughout the postgame. The creature appears in X and Y as entry #0023 in the Coastal Kalos Pokédex, positioned within the game's expanded roster. In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Dwebble is available as entry #0086 in the standard Pokédex and #0122 in the Isle of Armor DLC, indicating its persistent presence in contemporary games. Its relatively high capture rate of 190 means that standard Poké Balls prove effective for catching wild Dwebble, and its moderate encounter frequency means players seeking this species rarely face extended grinding sessions. The consistency of Dwebble's availability across multiple generations reflects its secure position as a legitimate Pokédex entry rather than a rare or limited species, making it an accessible choice for players who appreciate its unique ecological niche and creative design.