Dynamax Shuckle is a Rock and Bug type, it is weak to Rock, Steel and Water type moves. It is a tier 2 Dynamax Battle.
Dynamax Shuckle Counters
Recommended Team
- Zamazenta is your best option as a defender for Shuckle. Backed up by Metagross this will work very well. Metagross has been listed with it’s best move to charge up the Max Meter however if you want to use it as an attacker Bullet Punch Steel is recommended.
- Gigantamax Inteleon is the clear best attacker for Shuckle.
⚔️ Best Attackers for Dynamax Shuckle
The best attackers for defeating Dynamax Shuckle are the following Pokémon:
Your best attacking option is Gigantamax Inteleon. After that your most powerful Water and Steel types from the list above will serve you well. Rock moves are also relevant.
🛡️ Best Defenders for Dynamax Shuckle
The best defenders to use against a Dynamax Shuckle are the following Pokémon:
- With Shuckle having the lowest attack in the game almost anything with a 0.5 second move will do the job but these are the best options.
❤️🩹 Best Healers for Gigantamax Rillaboom
The best healers to use in a Dynamax Shuckle Max Battle are the following Pokémon:
Team Composition
Dynamax Battles can be participated in by up to 4 Trainers. In each group of 4 we recommend two Trainers have teams focused on attackers, one tank/defender team, and one healer team.
Your team of 3 Pokémon should begin with a Charger, a Pokémon with a 0.5s fast move, and then two optimal attacker Pokémon.
Your Charger Pokémon should come from this list of Pokémon with 0.5s fast moves. The quicker your fast move, the quicker you can charge to the Dynamax phase. When you Dynamax, swap to your attacker, then swap back.
Remember, your Fast Move determines your attack typing in your Dynamax Phase, which is why we haven’t included any recommended Charged Moves.
Dynamax Shuckle Movepool
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to charge up your Max Meter?
In a Gigantamax Battle, tap the screen to use Fast Attacks as fast as possible, and ti fill up the Max Meter at the top of the screen. Your Max Meter is filled depending on how much damage you do, but never less than 1 Max Energy.
Since Gigantamax Bosses have incredibly high stats, it is not worth using Charge Moves – you are better off using Fast Moves. This is quite different from Dynamax Battles, so be careful.
How to dodge Boss Attacks
When three lines appear above a Pokemon’s head, it means it is being targeted by the Max Battle Boss. You can avoid this by swiping to either the left or the right.
The Dynamax Phase
When your Max Meter reaches its maximum, your Pokémon will automatically Dynamax/Gigantamax. You can fill it up by swiping towards the energy icons that appears from time to time, or by using your Fast and Charged Attacks. Once it is full, your Pokémon will Dynamax for 3 turns.
- You have a 3 second countdown to choose the Pokémon you wish to Dynamax / Gigantamax. You can pick any Pokémon, but it depends on which role you are fulfilling in your group.
- Once your Dynamax Phase ends you can immediately switch back to another Pokémon in your team if you wish to.
- You can Dynamax more than once in a Max Battle, and will automatically Dynamax once your Max Meter refills.
If all of your Pokémon faint while battling a 3-star or higher level Boss with other Trainers, you can still help your allies by cheering for your them so that their meters fill faster.
It is also worth communicating with your fellow Trainers to ensure that those who may be less prepared, such as children who don’t have the resources of others, are included in groups that can help carry them through.
[/details]Max Guard
Max Guard can be used to add a maximum of 3 shields to your Pokémon. How much HP a single shield can absorb depends on the Max Guard level.
- 20HP for level 1
- 40HP for level 2
- 60 HP for level 3
When stacked to a maximum of 3 shields it gives you:
- 60HP for level 1
- 120HP for level 2
- 180HP for level 3
If you find you are re-entering your Dynamax Phase and you still have shields left, it would be recommended to top back up to 3 shields, then use your Max Attack for your other moves.
While shields are only applied to the Pokémon using them, it is a hugely important aspect of a Max Battle. Whilst shielded, the Max Battle boss will direct its focused attacks towards the Pokémon that is shielded only!
The defender therefore draws damage away from the other active Pokémon in battle, protecting them from the more powerful Max Battle attack. Dodging should still be attempted in order to reduce the damage received and keep your shields up for longer. We cannot under-estimate how important Max Guard is due to it drawing damage away for your whole group, it is absolutely key to utilise in your strategy.
Only one person in your group of four needs to use Max Guard, so communication is key here.
Max Spirit
Max Spirit heals not only Pokémon using it, but also any other active Pokémon on the battle field in your group of 4. The amount of health restored is based on the level of Max Spirit and the user’s maximum HP. Aim to level up your Max Spirit to at least level 2 for a dedicated healer.
This means that Pokémon with high stamina and HP stats are better healers, even if they don’t have optimal attacks for their Max Battle boss.
⚔️ Attackers in Max Battles
Attackers are Pokémon that have Max Attack levelled up. Attackers in Max Battles are the Pokémon you want to use during the Dynamax Phase. These Pokémon deal maximum damage to the Max Boss.
Remember, in Max Battles your Fast Move that determines the typing of your Max Move, so it is key to ensure it has the correct typing that will deal super effective damage to the boss. Attackers are recommended based on their typings, and their attack stats.
🛡️ Defenders in Max Battles
Defenders are Pokémon that have Max Guard leveled up. Good defenders are Pokémon who have large defense and stamina stats, and take reduced damage from the Max Boss. This enables you to stay alive longer, and charge up your Max Meter faster.
Defenders are recommended based on having high level defense and stamina stats, along with their typing being resistant to the Max Bosses potential moveset.
❤️🩹 Healers in Max Battles
Healers are Pokémon that have Max Spirit levelled up. Healers are used in the max phase to apply healing to your team. Healers are recommended based on their stamina stat. Other elements are considered, including their ability to pull double duty as defenders or attackers.
