Shelmet
Shelmet is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0616 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bug |
| Species | Snail Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 7.7 kg (17.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Hydration 2. Shell Armor Overcoat (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0122 (Black/White) 0157 (Black 2/White 2) 0024 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0275 (Sword/Shield) 0064 (The Isle of Armor) 0097 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Bug |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 15 (3,599–3,855 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | 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
Shelmet changes
- In Generations 5-7, Shelmet has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| X Omega Ruby |
When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown. |
| Sword | When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell. |
| Shield | It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason. |
Moves learned by Shelmet
Moves learnt by level up
Shelmet does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Shelmet does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shelmet cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shelmet learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Absorb | Grass |  | 20 | 100 |
| 1 | Protect | Normal |  | — | — |
| 4 | Acid | Poison | | 40 | 100 |
| 8 | Curse | Ghost | | — | — |
| 12 | Mega Drain | Grass | | 40 | 100 |
| 16 | Struggle Bug | Bug | | 50 | 100 |
| 20 | Yawn | Normal | | — | — |
| 24 | Acid Armor | Poison | | — | — |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Guard Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 36 | Body Slam | Normal |  | 85 | 100 |
| 40 | Recover | Normal | | — | — |
| 44 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 48 | Final Gambit | Fighting | | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Shelmet learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shelmet gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | | 120 | 100 |
| Feint | Normal | | 30 | 100 |
| Guard Split | Psychic | | — | — |
| Mind Reader | Normal | | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Shelmet can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skitter Smack | Bug | | 70 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Shelmet is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | | — | — |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | | 50 | 100 |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | | — | — |
| 28 | Giga Drain | Grass | | 75 | 100 |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | | — | — |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | | 70 | 100 |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | | 55 | 95 |
| 61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | | — | — |
| 74 | Venoshock | Poison | | 65 | 100 |
| 76 | Round | Normal | | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Shelmet is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | | 85 | 100 |
| 18 | Leech Life | Bug | | 80 | 100 |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | | — | — |
| 22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | | 90 | 100 |
| 23 | Spikes | Ground | | — | — |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | | — | — |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | | — | — |
| 29 | Baton Pass | Normal | | — | — |
| 30 | Encore | Normal | | — | 100 |
| 54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | | — | — |
| 61 | Bug Buzz | Bug | | 90 | 100 |
| 65 | Energy Ball | Grass | | 90 | 100 |
Shelmet sprites
| Type | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal |
 |
 |
— |
 |
— |
| Shiny |
 |
 |
— | — | — |
Where to find Shelmet
| Black White |
Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 6, 8, 11, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus |
| X Y |
Route 14, 19 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword | Route 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed |
| Shield | Route 7, Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Soothing Wetlands, Giant's Bed |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Shelmet questions
Other languages
| English | Shelmet |
|---|---|
| Japanese | チョボマキ (Chobomaki) |
| German | Schnuthelm |
| French | Escargaume |
| Italian | Shelmet |
| Spanish | Shelmet |
| Korean | 쪼마리 (jjomari) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 小嘴蜗 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 小嘴蝸 |
| English |
Snail Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マイマイポケモン |
| German | Schnecken-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Escargot |
| Italian | Pokémon Lumachina |
| Spanish | Pokémon Caracol |
| Korean | 달팽이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 蜗牛宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 蝸牛寶可夢 |
Name origin
- shell
- hard cover
- helmet
- hard covering of the head