Name origin

shell
hard cover
helmet
hard covering of the head


Shelmet artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

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

Breeding

Egg Groups Bug
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 16 (minimum 4,080 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 61
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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

Shelmet stats

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Shelmet learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 Leech LifeBugPhysical20100
4 AcidPoisonSpecial40100
8 BideNormalPhysical--
13 CurseGhostStatus--
16 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
20 Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100
25 YawnNormalStatus--
28 ProtectNormalStatus--
32 Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--
37 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
40 Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
44 Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100
49 RecoverNormalStatus--
52 Guard SwapPsychicStatus--
56 Final GambitFightingSpecial-100

Egg moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Mind ReaderNormalStatus--
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100
SpikesGroundStatus--
EndureNormalStatus--
Baton PassNormalStatus--
EncoreNormalStatus-100
PursuitDarkPhysical40100
FeintNormalPhysical30100
Guard SplitPsychicStatus--

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-100
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100

Moves learnt by HM

Shelmet does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Shelmet is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
9 VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
36 Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
53 Energy BallGrassSpecial80100
76 Struggle BugBugSpecial30100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Shelmet sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Shelmet normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Shelmet shiny sprite

See all Shelmet sprites


Where to find Shelmet

White
Black
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus
Black 2
White 2
Route 6, 8, 11, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus

Answers to Shelmet questions