Trait
Breakwater Block
For each Water-type skill brought into battle, Earth-type skill energy cost -1.
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NO.172
Calmsurge Snail
Earth Water Phase II Original Form
After evolution, its shell grows faster and requires more careful maintenance—they regularly polish their shells on rocks. Individuals also stack and rub against each other, making 'thump thump' sounds. If not polished for extended periods, their movement noticeably slows.
Dex Number
172
Category
Conch Elf
Height
0.68~0.82 M
Weight
46.5~69.9 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Commonly found along riverbanks
Recommended Skill Sets
Trait energy reduction consumption build
Playstyle
Slow war of attrition: use Harden and Sandstorm to stall turns, with Earthquake Pit as core damage, using traits to reduce energy costs for skill cycling
Why this set works
Utilize the trait to reduce Earthquake energy cost. Harden provides high damage reduction and sustain. Sandstorm weather assists output, Tidal Surge both triggers trait and secures kills.
Sinkhole
Why pick this skill
Core Earth-type damage skill. Power doubles when countering and DEF +70%, extremely cost-effective after Trait reduces Energy cost.
Surge
Why pick this skill
Water-type skill triggers the trait "Breakwater," reducing Earthquake energy cost by 1, while providing physical damage options.
Hardening
Why pick this skill
Core sustain skill, 90% damage reduction and only -2 Energy cost when last used attack skill, can be nearly free when paired with Earth Trap/Tidal Surge
Sand Surge
Why pick this skill
Weather skill, Sandstorm can cooperate with Earth-type output, 8-turn long duration, suitable for slow attrition battles
Dual Water Trait Maximization
Playstyle
Early game: Use Bubble Shield and Water Storage for setup. Mid game: Once Earth Smash energy cost is reduced, it becomes main damage output. Foam supplements Water-type coverage.
Why this set works
Maximize trait benefits with dual Water-type skills. Earth and Rock Critical as scaling output, Bubble Shield provides Defense + Magic Attack buffs, Water Storage accelerates skill activation.
Earthshatter Strike
Why pick this skill
Core Earth-type damage. Permanent -1 Energy cost per hit taken, works with tank-oriented positioning to quickly become a low-cost high-power skill.
Bubble
Why pick this skill
Water-type skill, triggers trait to reduce Rock Smash's energy cost, while providing physical damage output.
Bubble Shield
Why pick this skill
Water-type defensive skill, 80% damage reduction and +70% Magic Attack when responding to attacks. Combined with trait, satisfies both offensive and defensive needs.
Water Storage
Why pick this skill
Support energy reduction skill, reduces next skill's energy cost by 6, allowing Rock-Earth Critical or Foam to activate early
Counter synergy dual-core build
Playstyle
Use Water Ring to actively counter enemy attacks, triggering Sinkhole's doubled power. Rock Throw becomes a free output method in the late game. Dual Earth-type skills for suppression.
Why this set works
Sinkhole and Water Ring form a counter synergy (Water Ring counter → Sinkhole counter state trigger). Rock Throw serves as late-game cleanup. Bubble triggers trait.
Sinkhole
Why pick this skill
Core Earth-type damage. Power doubles + DEF +70% when countering, the skill with strongest burst potential.
Bubble
Why pick this skill
Water-type skill, triggers trait to reduce Fissure's energy cost, providing basic physical damage output.
Water Ring
Why pick this skill
Water-type defensive skill, 60% damage reduction and -2 energy cost to all skills when responding to attacks. Forms synergy with Fissure's Response state.
Rock Throw
Why pick this skill
Another Earth-type output, permanent -5 energy cost at turn end, can become 0 cost late game, forms dual core output with Earth Sink
Notes
- Wavebreak Snail's stats lean defensive (116 Physical Defense, 88 Magic Defense), with extremely low 56 Speed, suitable as a defensive wall or slow tank
- The trait "Breakwater" requires carrying Water-type skills to reduce Earth-type skill energy costs, so every build needs at least 1 Water-type skill.
- Skill pool focuses on Earth-type damage, with few Water-type skills (Bubble, Surge, Bubble). Requires proper coordination.
- Both Earth Smash and Rock Throw have energy cost reduction mechanics, suitable for prolonged battles.
- Sinkhole is a core Earth-type skill. With counter state, power doubles + grants high Physical Defense boost.
Gallery
True Body
Fruit
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Skills
Lv. LV1
Bubble
Energy: 60
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV4
Water Storage
Energy cost of next Skill used -6.
Lv. LV5
Hot Sand
Energy: 80
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV12
Sand Surge
Changes the weather to Sandstorm for 8 turns.
Lv. LV17
Surge
Energy: 80
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV23
Hardening
90% damage reduction, if last used skill was an attack, this skill energy cost -2, when responding to an attack.
Lv. LV24
Bubble
Energy: 100
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV31
Weight Suppression
Deals physical damage. The lower the enemy's Weight, the higher the Power.
Lv. LV33
Bubble Shield
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: Magic Attack +70%.
Lv. LV36
Meteorite
Energy: 100
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV41
Earthshatter Strike
Energy: 140
Deals Physical DMG. Each time attacked, this skill's Energy Cost permanently decreases by 1.
Lv. LV46
Water Ring
60% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: all skill energy cost -2.
Lv. LV49
Rock Throw
Energy: 140
Deals physical damage. At turn end, this skill's Energy cost permanently -5.
Lv. LV50
Sinkhole
Energy: 80
Deals Physical DMG. Gains Physical DEF +70%. Counter State: This skill's Power doubles, and Physical DEF increases by an additional 70%.
Matchups
Weak Against
Grass, Water, Martial, Ice
Stats
HP 89
Physical Attack 78
Magic Attack 78
Physical Defense 116
Magic Defense 88
Speed 56
Total 505
Handbook Tasks
Breakwater Snail's Tome Mission
Progress: 7/7
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1
Confirm 2 different forms of Wave Dispelling Snail
Target: 2