Trait
Hustle Life
After using a Defense skill, disengages at the end of the turn.
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NO.193
Scurry Mouse
Earth Phase I Original Form
Their fur is messy and coarse, blending colors of dirt and withered leaves, with black eyes revealing a clever gleam. They carry all their belongings on their backs, wandering long-term in the wild—always on the road, never reaching journey's end. Possessing robust bodies, they show low aggression, only showing intense interest in shiny objects.
Dex Number
193
Category
Wandering Elf
Height
0.46~0.6 M
Weight
3.71~6.4 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Occasionally seen in towns
Recommended Skill Sets
Summary
Hustlemouse is a Ground-type Special attacker with standout Magic Attack (93) and Speed (92), but low Physical Defense (67). The trait "Hustle Life" causes retreat at turn end after using a defensive skill, giving it a unique guerrilla role—safe retreat to avoid counters or preserve status. Its skill pool focuses on Ground-type Magic attacks, with dual defensive skills (Harden, Barrier, Immovable as Mountain) and weather skill Sand Surge, but lacks speed boost or sustain options. Recommended to build around "defense-triggered trait retreat" for guerrilla attrition or weather disruption strategies.
Enhanced Guerrilla Build
Playstyle
After entering, use Magic Enhancement as needed, output with Meteor/Hot Sand, use Harden for damage reduction and trigger trait retreat at critical moments, preserving state to re-enter later.
Why this set works
Use 'Harden' to trigger trait for safe withdrawal, paired with 'Magic Boost' buff for high-power Earth-type output. Heat Sand as energy cost alternative to Meteor, forming buff → output → defense withdrawal cycle tempo, suitable for guerrilla attrition
Hardening
Why pick this skill
Core defensive skill with 0 energy cost and 90% damage reduction, triggering the trait 'Hard Life' for safe retreat. If last used an attack skill, energy cost -2, enabling flexible output pacing.
Meteorite
Why pick this skill
This type's high-power Magic Attack skill (100 Energy cost), main output method. Considerable damage when combined with Magic Boost.
Magic Amplification
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost Magic Attack buff, +70% Magic Attack greatly increases Meteor, Heat Sand and other skill damage, buff retained when triggering Hardened Retreat after buffing
Hot Sand
Why pick this skill
Mid-high power Earth skill (80 Energy), lower cost than Meteor, can be used as finisher or Energy-saving option after buffs
Weather Disruption
Playstyle
Turn 1 Sand Surge to change weather, subsequently Magic Boost buff or Meteor damage, when facing threats use Bulwark to counter attack and trigger trait retreat, use cooldown reduction to frequently enter and disrupt.
Why this set works
Sand Surge initiates weather disruption, while Bulwark triggers the trait to retreat and reduce cooldown, forming an interference loop of "enter field → Sand Surge/output → Bulwark retreat". Magic Enhancement boosts damage, with Meteor as the finishing move.
Sand Surge
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost weather skill: 8-turn Sandstorm. Though without direct power bonus, can disrupt opponents and synergize with Earth-type identity.
Barrier
Why pick this skill
Core defensive skill that reduces defensive skill cooldown by 1 when responding to attacks. Combined with traits, enables high-frequency retreat disruption.
Meteorite
Why pick this skill
Main DPS skill, suppresses opponents with high base Special Attack under Sandstorm weather.
Magic Amplification
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Cost Magic Attack buff, compensates for Sand Rush's lack of direct returns, raises damage ceiling
Iron Wall Attrition Build
Playstyle
Each turn use Unmoving as Mountain or Barrier to counter opponents, forcibly triggering trait to retreat, completely avoiding damage. Occasionally use Meteor/Hot Sand for chip damage, dragging opponents into a resource war.
Why this set works
Extreme defense configuration: dual 0-cost defense skills ensure [Hard Life] retreat triggers every turn, almost impossible to kill. Meteor/Hot Sand as the only damage methods, suitable for pure disruption or exhaustion tactics.
Unmoving as Mountain
Why pick this skill
One of dual defense skills. 0 energy cost, 90% damage reduction. Forms double insurance with Harden, ensuring trait activation stability.
Barrier
Why pick this skill
Another defense skill, -1 cooldown when countering attacks, dual defense skills can handle different turn requirements
Meteorite
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill. High-power Earth-type Magic Attack, deals damage in safe environments.
Hot Sand
Why pick this skill
Mid-high power Earth skill, 80 Energy cost below Meteor, flexible DPS option needed for dual-DEF builds
Notes
- Hustlemouse has low Physical Defense (67), caution advised against Martial and Grass-type physical counters
- Trait triggers forced withdrawal; pay attention to entry timing to avoid being swapped out during critical turns
- Sand Surge can synergize with Earth-type skills, but lacks Earth-type power-boosting skills itself, limiting weather benefits.
- Ambush has 3x power when countering status, but relies on opponent using status skill first, stability is mediocre.
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Fruit
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Stage 1
Scurry Mouse
Skills
Lv. LV1
Slap
Energy: 65
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV1
Mud
Energy: 40
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV5
Mud Spray
Energy: 60
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV11
Magic Amplification
Self gains +70% Magic Attack.
Lv. LV27
Hardening
90% damage reduction, if last used skill was an attack, this skill energy cost -2, when responding to an attack.
Lv. LV34
Hot Sand
Energy: 80
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV35
Stone Skin Technique
Self gains +160% Physical Defense and -60% Magic Defense.
Lv. LV37
Barrier
90% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: defensive skill cooldown -1.
Lv. LV38
Meteorite
Energy: 100
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. LV45
Ambush
Energy: 70
Deals Magic damage. Counter status: This skill's Power becomes 3x.
Lv. LV49
Sand Surge
Changes the weather to Sandstorm for 8 turns.
Lv. LV50
Unmoving as Mountain
90% damage reduction, when responding to an attack.
Matchups
Strong Against
Fire, Ice, Electric, Poison
Weak Against
Grass, Water, Martial, Ice, Mech
Resists
Normal, Fire, Electric, Poison, Wing
Stats
HP 72
Physical Attack 37
Magic Attack 93
Physical Defense 67
Magic Defense 90
Speed 92
Total 451
Handbook Tasks
Hustlemouse'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