Shellos pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Name origin

shell: hard cover
lost: missing (it has no shell)

Pokedex data

National №	422
Type	Water
Species	Sea Slug Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)
Abilities	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force (Dream World)
Local №	060 (Diamond, Pearl, Platinum)
Japanese	Karanakushi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous and Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	73
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	0	2	2	½											½

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	½	2	2	½											½

Shellos stats

The base stats for Shellos 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	76	262 - 356
Attack	48	90 - 214
Defense	48	90 - 214
Sp. Atk	57	107 - 234
Sp. Def	62	116 - 245
Speed	34	65 - 183
Total	325

Pokedex descriptions

Diamond	Its colors and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Pearl	It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
Platinum Black White	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.

Evolution chart

#422
Shellos
Water →
(Level 30)

#423
Gastrodon
Water · Ground

Moves learnt by level up

Shellos learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
2	Mud Sport	Ground	Status	-	-
4	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
7	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
11	Mud Bomb	Ground	Special	65	85
16	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
22	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
29	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
37	Muddy Water	Water	Special	95	85
46	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Brine	Water	Special	65	100
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	-
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	-	100
Mist	Ice	Status	-	-
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Trump Card	Normal	Special	-	∞
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	-

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	-
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	-	100
Sludge	Poison	Special	65	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Trump Card	Normal	Special	-	∞
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	-
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Special	-	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
String Shot	Bug	Status	-	95

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Shellos is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Shellos is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

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

Shellos is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Surf	Water	Special	95	100

Other generations: IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Shellos 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
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Shellos 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	-	-
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: IV V

Shellos sprites

NORMAL
East form
Black/White
NORMAL
West form
Black/White
SHINY
East form
Black/White
SHINY
West form
Black/White
NORMAL
East form
HG/SS
NORMAL
West form
HG/SS
SHINY
East form
HG/SS
SHINY
West form
HG/SS

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Where to find Shellos

Diamond Pearl	Route 205, 213, 218, 221, 224, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
Platinum	Route 205, 212, 213, 218, Canalave City, Fuego Ironworks, Pastoria City, Valley Windworks

Pokeathlon stats

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

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Shellos

Name origin

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Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Shellos stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Shellos sprites

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