Escavalier (Pokémon)

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Escavalier Cavalry Pokémon シュバルゴ Chevargo #589 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Swarm or Shell Armor Cacophony Cacophony Overcoat Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 3855 - 4111 steps
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Escavalier 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 72.8 lbs. 33.0 kg Escavalier 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 173	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Escavalier 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Body style {{{form2}}}	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Escavalier (Japanese: シュバルゴ Chevargo) is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Karrablast when traded for a Shelmet, which evolves into Accelgor simultaneously. Neither evolves if at least one holds an Everstone during the trade.

Contents

Biology

Escavalier is an insectoid Pokémon with a head sporting the red horsehair crest of a knight's helmet, with a visor underneath it. Its shoulders have large, round metal ridges, from which its thin black arms extend. The arms are tipped with red-striped protrusions resembling jousting lances. Its face and torso are bare of armor, but its lower body is concealed within a swirled gray shell with a red spike on the underside, which was presumably the shell of a Shelmet. Its tough armor protects its entire body. It flies around at high speed, jabbing foes with its lances. It is brave and will face any challenge even if in trouble.

In the anime

Escavalier in the anime

Major appearances

Bianca owns an Escavalier, having traded her Shelmet for Professor Juniper's Karrablast in Evolution Exchange Excitement!. After the evolution, Escavalier refused to obey Bianca, so Bianca and her Escavalier, and Professor Juniper and her Accelgor, had a Tag Battle against Ash and his Boldore, and Cilan and his Crustle, so Escavalier would gain Bianca's trust. Bianca later used Escavalier in Mission: Defeat Your Rival!, where it battled against Cameron, but was defeated by Samurott.

Two Escavalier appeared in Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, under the ownership of Dirk, who used them while attempting to capture Mewtwo. They eventually escaped when Mewtwo crushed their Poké Balls.

Minor appearances

Escavalier debuted in Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!. It starred in Wonder Fighters, a movie based on the Wonder Launcher, where it battled a Golurk.

An Escavalier appeared in a fantasy in Crisis at Chargestone Cave!.

An Escavalier appeared in Master Class Choices!, under the ownership of Shulin. It was used in the Fleurrh City Pokémon Showcase. Shulin used her Escavalier along with Accelgor to round up a group of Rhyhorn, and made it to the Freestyle Performance.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW063 Escavalier Ash's Pokédex Escavalier, the Cavalry Pokémon and the evolved form of Karrablast. Escavalier's body is protected by steel armor. This concludes the entries from the Best Wishes series.

In the manga

Escavalier in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In The Lesson Ends Here, Alder used Escavalier against N, but was quickly defeated.

Blake's Escavalier debuted in PS543, where it evolved from his Karrablast after it was traded for Whitley's Shelmet.

In the TCG

Main article: Escavalier (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #095 Unova B2W2: #156 Black They fly around at high speed, striking with their pointed spears. Even when in trouble, they face opponents bravely. White These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body. Black 2 Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #023 Hoenn #— X Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances. Y These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body. Omega Ruby Wearing the shell covering they stole from Shelmet, they defend themselves and attack with two lances. Alpha Sapphire These Pokémon evolve by wearing the shell covering of a Shelmet. The steel armor protects their whole body.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Evolve Karrablast Black 2 White 2 Evolve Karrablast
Generation VI X Y Evolve Karrablast Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Pokémon Bank Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pokémon Bank

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: World Axle - B2F, Cave: All* Rumble U Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!, Challenge Battle: Lord of the Bugs (Possible Boss)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2Su Shuffle Event: Escavalier Appears Rumble World White Ruins: Everspring Valley (Center Boss, Back, Special)

Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 135		126 - 205	247 - 405
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 20		22 - 79	40 - 152
Total: 495	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 4× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ½×. In Generation II-Generation V, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 011 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 011 Twineedle Bug Physical 02525 100100% 20 044 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 088 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000— ——% 15 1313 Twineedle Bug Physical 02525 100100% 20 1616 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 2020 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15 2525 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100100% 40 2828 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 3232 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3737 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 4444 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 4949 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 5252 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 5656 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 09090% 5 6060 Fell Stinger Bug Physical 05050 100100% 25

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Escavalier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Escavalier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM53 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM59 TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM67 TM67 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM83 TM83 Infestation Bug Special 02020 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Escavalier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Escavalier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Drill Run‡ Ground Physical 80 95% 10 Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Horn Attack Normal Physical 65 100% 25 Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 Megahorn Bug Physical 120 85% 10 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Escavalier in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Escavalier in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Escavalier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Escavalier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 S M US UM Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 S M US UM Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Escavalier can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Escavalier cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Escavalier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Escavalier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: V - VI

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 Scary Face Normal Status — 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Escavalier Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Escavalier Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He used to be Scizor's battle friend. He has mixed feelings about Scizor now, because Scizor got totally absorbed in Chase.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #667 Barrier Bash++ Sometimes removes five barrier-type disruptions.
Pokémon GO 80px Base Stamina: 172 Base Attack: 223 Base Defense: 187 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Peck, Bug Bite Charged Attacks: Megahorn, X-Scissor, Drill Run, Aerial Ace

Evolution

Unevolved Karrablast  Bug

Trade for Shelmet →

First evolution Escavalier  Bug  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Escavalier images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Escavalier is probably based on the Drilus flavescens genus of beetle. Drilus larvae are known for eating snails and stealing their shells, explaining why it attacks Shelmet and takes the shell as a Karrablast. Its design is based on a jousting knight. It is also slightly based on a cuirass.

Name origin

Escavalier may be a combination of escargot (French for snail) and cavalier (French for mounted soldier) or chevalier (French for knight) . It may also refer to Excalibur.

Chevargo is a combination of chevalier and escargot.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese シュバルゴ Chevargo From シュバリエ chevalier and エスカルゴ escargot French Lançargot From lance and escargot Spanish Escavalier Same as English name German Cavalanzas From cavaliere and Lanze Italian Escavalier Same as English name Korean 슈바르고 Chevargo Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 騎士蝸牛 Kèihsihwō'ngàuh From 騎士 kèihsih and 蝸牛 wō'ngàuh Mandarin Chinese 騎士蝸牛 / 骑士蜗牛 Qíshìguāniú / Qíshìwōniú From 騎士 qíshì and 蝸牛 / 蜗牛 guāniú / wōniú

More languages Russian Эскавальер Eskaval'yer Transcription of English name

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