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Rusty Snail

Critter

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Wild Capture

Don't let their lack of a face fool you--these slimy critters are angry and just itching for a fight.

Abilities

  • AbsorbUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Undead ability
  • Acidic GooUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Critter abilityHit Chance, Spits Poison goo onto the target, dealing damage each round and increasing damage taken.
  • DiveUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Aquatic ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Submerges, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • HeadbuttUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Beast ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and has a 25% chance to stun the target.
  • Ooze TouchUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Magic abilityHit Chance, Oozes onto the enemy, dealing damage.
  • Shell ShieldUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Beast abilityReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
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Rusty Snail

Pet Facts

FamilyCritter
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCRusty Snail

Rusty Snail: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Rusty Snail to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.

Recorded moveset for Rusty Snail. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
Ooze TouchSlot 11
AbsorbSlot 110
Acidic GooSlot 22
Shell ShieldSlot 215
DiveSlot 34
HeadbuttSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Ooze Touch (level 1) with Absorb (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Acidic Goo (level 2) with Shell Shield (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Dive (level 4) with Headbutt (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.

Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.

Where it comes from

How to Obtain

Wild Capture

Wild pets are captured, not looted. Find one in Ashenvale, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleAshenvale
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