Shellder
Shellder is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Bivalve Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 090 |
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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 № | 090 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 169 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 090 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 171 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 036 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 115 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 138 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 090 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 150 (Sword/Shield) 131 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (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 | |
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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.
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. |
Moves learned by Shellder
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shellder egg moves 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 Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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16 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
51 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
64 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
83 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
19 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
98 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
04 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
05 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
08 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
09 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
12 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
27 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
28 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
42 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
47 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
51 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
55 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 |
Shellder sprites
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Where to find Shellder
Answers to Shellder questions
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- How can slowpoke evolve without a shellder?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Shellder |
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Japanese | シェルダー (Shellder) |
German | Muschas |
French | Kokiyas |
Name origin
- shell
- hard cover
- shelter
- to protect