Wall Crab Crustle - Jaycred
Standard tank build, be a resilient wall.
Build Path
Fury CutterFirst Pick
Increasing damage (per target).
Rock Tomb
AOE damage. Wall. (+)Slow.
X-Scissor
Damage. Displacement. Conditional Stun.
Rubble RouserUNITE
Shield. AOE damage. Stun.
Assault Vest
When out of combat, gain a percentage of your maximum health as a shield that blocks special attacks.
Stat Boosts
Special Move Shield (Out of Combat)
Reflect Damage (Max HP%)
Guide
Crustle is currently the tankiest playable character in Pokemon Unite. Stat-wise, after it evolves from Dwebble it has slightly higher stats than Snorlax which then gradually fall off until almost exactly matching Snorlax's stats. It's essentially tied with Snorlax for the highest set of defensive stats, but its passive lets it take much more of a beating during drawn-out fights. As such, Crustle's dueling ability is greater than a typical defender and it can outlast opponents that would've overwhelmed other tanks such as Slowbro and Snorlax. Crustle doesn't have access to powerful disruption moves like the aforementioned defenders' Surf and Heavy Slam, but X-Scissor is passable for its displacement and solid damage.
As for items, Focus Band, Rocky Helmet, and Assault Vest are pretty much the best choices for enhancing your durability. Focus Band has perfect synergy with Crustle's passive, letting you live on the edge and walk out of a surprising number of dangerous situations. Rocky Helmet is a great defensive item that also lets you dish out a little more damage. Buddy Barrier is a consideration over Assault Vest if you want a bit of team utility and a massive shield when you pop your unite move. The Potion is a good battle item on Crustle as it lets you stand your ground longer, but Eject Button is always a good choice if you'd prefer a more dynamic playstyle.
I prefer starting each match with Fury Cutter as it helps you fight wild Pokemon more efficiently, but Rock Slide is good if you have an aggressive teammate who's looking to fight before level 3. When you replace Rock Slide, Rock Tomb is the ideal choice for most matches since it offers more area control to you and your team, but if you're ahead and want to maintain pressure on your opponents then you might opt for Shell Smash instead. X-Scissor is pretty much always the best replacement for Fury Cutter because Stealth Rock is difficult to get value out of without some help from your teammates (even with Rock Tomb it's not too hard for opponents to avoid standing in it). Use your unite move when you want to survive and demolish nearby enemies, and be careful where you place your Rock Tomb lest you may trap your teammates in tight spots! Don't forget you can re-use the move to dismiss the wall.
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