| National № | 616 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Snail Pokémon |
| Height | 1′4″ (0.41m) |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Abilities | Hydration Shell Armor Overcoat (Dream World) |
| Local № | 122 (Black, White) 157 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Chobomaki |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 16 (minimum 4,080 steps) |
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Shelmet 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 | 50 | 210 - 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Defense | 85 | 157 - 295 | |
| Sp. Atk | 40 | 76 - 196 | |
| Sp. Def | 65 | 121 - 251 | |
| Speed | 25 | 49 - 163 | |
| Total | 305 |
| Black | When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid. |
|---|---|
| White | It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve. |
Shelmet learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leech Life | Bug | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 4 | Acid | Poison | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Bide | Normal | Physical | - | - |
| 13 | Curse | Ghost | Status | - | - |
| 16 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 20 | Mega Drain | Grass | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 25 | Yawn | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 28 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 32 | Acid Armor | Poison | Status | - | - |
| 37 | Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| 40 | Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 |
| 44 | Bug Buzz | Bug | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 49 | Recover | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 52 | Guard Swap | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 56 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | - | 100 |
Other generations: V
Shelmet learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Shelmet egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 |
| Mind Reader | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Spikes | Ground | Status | - | - |
| Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Baton Pass | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Encore | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Pursuit | Dark | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Feint | Normal | Physical | 30 | 100 |
| Guard Split | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
Shelmet can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Giga Drain | Grass | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | Status | - | 100 |
| Bug Bite | Bug | Physical | 60 | 100 |
Other generations: V
Shelmet does not learn any HM moves.
Other generations: V
Shelmet is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 9 | Venoshock | Poison | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special | 30 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
Other generations: V
| White Black |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 6, 8, 11, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |