Shellder

Shellder is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0090
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
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 61
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 3
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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Shellder.

Evolution chart

(use Water Stone)
Cloyster#0091
Cloyster
Water · Ice

Shellder changes

Pokédex entries

Red
Blue
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
4WithdrawWaterStatus
8Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
12LeerNormalStatus 100
16WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
20SupersonicNormalStatus 55
24Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
28ProtectNormalStatus
32Razor ShellWaterPhysical 75 95
36Iron DefenseSteelStatus
40Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
44Shell SmashNormalStatus
48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 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.
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Life DewWaterStatus
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
4WithdrawWaterStatus
8Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
12LeerNormalStatus 100
16WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
20SupersonicNormalStatus 55
24Aurora BeamIceSpecial 65 100
28ProtectNormalStatus
32Razor ShellWaterPhysical 75 95
36Iron DefenseSteelStatus
40Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
44Shell SmashNormalStatus
48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80

Egg moves

Shellder learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shellder gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
Icicle SpearIcePhysical 25 100
Life DewWaterStatus
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
Rock BlastRockPhysical 25 90
ScreechNormalStatus 85
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85

Moves learnt by TM

Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
07HailIceStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
32Double TeamNormalStatus
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
58EndureNormalStatus
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
66PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
72AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
95SurfWaterSpecial 90 100

Shellder sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Shellder sprite from Red & Blue Shellder sprite from Silver Shellder sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Shellder sprite from Diamond & Pearl Shellder sprite from Black & White Shellder sprite from X & Y Shellder sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Shellder sprite from Sword & Shield Shellder sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Shellder Shiny sprite from Silver Shellder Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Shellder Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Shellder Shiny sprite from Black & White Shellder Shiny sprite from X & Y Shellder Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Shellder

Red
Blue
Route 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
Yellow Route 17, 18, Vermilion City
Gold
Silver
Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City
Crystal Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
Ruby
Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, One Island, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
LeafGreen
Emerald
Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
Black
White
Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2
White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave
X Trade/migrate from another game
Y Route 8
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Kala'e Bay, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Kala'e Bay
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands
Sword
Shield
East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, East Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, West Paldean Sea

Other languages

English Shellder
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
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