Shellder
Shellder is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0090 |
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| Type | Water |
| Species | Bivalve Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Shell Armor 2. Skill Link Overcoat (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0090 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0169 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0090 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0171 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0036 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0115 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0138 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0090 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0150 (Sword/Shield) 0329 (Scarlet/Violet) 0131 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
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| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
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| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Shellder changes
- In Generation 3, Shellder does not have the Skill Link ability.
- In Generation 1, Shellder has a base Special stat of 45.
- In Generations 1-4, Shellder has a base experience yield of 97.
- In Generations 2-7, Shellder has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Red Blue |
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open. |
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| Yellow | The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed. |
| Gold | It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast. |
| Silver | 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. |
| FireRed | It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender. |
| LeafGreen | Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open. |
| 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out. |
| HeartGold | It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast. |
| SoulSilver | Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out. |
| X | Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open. |
| Y | Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha 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. |
| Sun | The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields. |
| Moon | This Pokémon’s tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food. |
| Ultra Sun | The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it. |
| Ultra Moon | Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed. |
| Sword | It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast. |
| Shield | Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out. |
| Scarlet | It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender. |
| Violet | Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort. |
Moves learned by Shellder
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Shellder does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 4 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 8 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 20 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 28 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 36 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 40 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 44 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Shellder learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shellder gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Life Dew | Water | — | — | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
| 130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 208 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 |
Shellder sprites
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Where to find Shellder
Answers to Shellder questions
- What is a good LC moveset for Shellder?
- Slowbro and Slowking Pokedex confusion.
- Is it possible to give a Cloyster the following moveset?
- What pokemon should I use to breed my male Cloyster?
- Shell Armor much to frequent?
- Was Episode 66 (The Evolution Solution) of the Pokemon anime a joke (Read info)?
- How can slowpoke evolve without a shellder?
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Other languages
| English | Shellder |
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| Japanese | シェルダー (Shellder) |
| German | Muschas |
| French | Kokiyas |
| Italian | Shellder |
| Spanish | Shellder |
| Korean | 셀러 (selleo) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 大舌贝 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 大舌貝 |
| English |
Bivalve Pokémon |
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| Japanese | 2まいがいポケモン |
| German | Muschel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Bivalve |
| Italian | Pokémon Bivalve |
| Spanish | Pokémon Bivalvo |
| Korean | 두조개포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 双壳贝宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 雙殼貝寶可夢 |
Name origin
- shell
- hard cover
- shelter
- to protect

