Shellder pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

shell: hard cover
shelter: to protect

Pokedex data

National №	090
Type	Water
Species	Bivalve Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
Abilities	Shell Armor Skill Link Overcoat (Dream World)
Local №	090 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 169 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 171 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Sheruda

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Defense
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	97
Growth Rate	Slow

Type defenses

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro	Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Shellder stats

The base stats for Shellder are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	30	170 - 264
Attack	65	121 - 251
Defense	100	184 - 328
Sp. Atk	45	85 - 207
Sp. Def	25	49 - 163
Speed	40	76 - 196
Total	305

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue LeafGreen	Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Yellow	The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Gold HeartGold	It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Silver SoulSilver	Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Crystal	Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Ruby Sapphire	At night, this POKéMON uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, SHELLDER closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
Emerald	At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
FireRed	It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

Evolution chart

#090
Shellder
Water →
(use Water Stone)

#091
Cloyster
Water · Ice

Shellder learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
4	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
8	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
13	Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100
16	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Clamp	Water	Physical	35	75
28	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100
32	Razor Shell	Water	Physical	75	95
37	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
40	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
44	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
49	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
52	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
56	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80

Shellder learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
4	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-
8	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
13	Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100
16	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
20	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
25	Clamp	Water	Physical	35	75
28	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100
32	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100
37	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85
40	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
44	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
49	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shellder learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shellder egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
Twineedle	Bug	Physical	25	100
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100
Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
Aqua Ring	Water	Status	-	-
Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100

Shellder learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shellder egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
BubbleBeam	Water	Special	65	100
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rapid Spin	Normal	Physical	20	100
Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shellder can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-

Shellder can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shellder is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
6	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100

Shellder is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100
5	Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
55	Brine	Water	Special	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: I II III IV V

Shellder sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Shellder

Red Blue	Route 6, 11, 19, 20, 21
Yellow	Route 17, 18
Gold Silver	Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermillion City
Crystal	Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Pallet Town
FireRed LeafGreen	Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, One Island, Pallet Town, Vermillion City
Pearl Diamond	Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
Platinum	Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermillion City
White Black	Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2 White 2	Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Shellder

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Shellder stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Shellder sprites

Where to find Shellder

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