Shellder - Generation 6 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Shellder can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon X
- Pokémon Y
- Pokémon Omega Ruby
- Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 8 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 13 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 16 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Clamp | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 28 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 37 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 40 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 44 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 49 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 61 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Shellder learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| Barrier | Psychic | — | — | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| Twineedle | Bug | 25 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Shellder is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Shellder can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 4 | Withdraw | Water | — | — | |
| 8 | Supersonic | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 13 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| 16 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Clamp | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 28 | Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 37 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 40 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 44 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 49 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 52 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
| 61 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Egg moves
Shellder learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | — | — | |
| Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| Barrier | Psychic | — | — | |
| Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
| Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| Twineedle | Bug | 25 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Shellder can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by HM
Shellder is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 94 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Shellder can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Shellder egg move parents
Shellder's egg groups: Water 3
The egg moves for Shellder are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Shellder with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Shellder with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Aqua Ring
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Avalanche
Barrier
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Bubble Beam
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Icicle Spear
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
Mud Shot
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Rapid Spin
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Breeding |
Rock Blast
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Screech
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |
Take Down
Twineedle
Water Pulse
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Move tutor |