Shellder
Water
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #090 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #169 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #171 |
| Kalos Shore Dex | #036 |
| Alola Dex | #115 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #138 |
| Galar Dex | #150 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #131 |
Abilities
Shell Armor
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Skill Link
Maximizes the number of times multi-strike moves hit.
Overcoat (HA)
Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Defense: +1 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 190 (35.2%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Water 3 |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,250,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Bivalve |
|---|---|
| Size | 0.3 m / 1.0 ft |
| Weight | 4.0 kg / 8.8 lbs |
| Color | Purple |
Evolves to
CloysterWaterIce Water Stone
Habitats
RBVermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Route 6, Route 11, Route 19, Route 20, Route 21, Seafoam Islands
YellowVermilion City, Route 17, Route 18
GSCRoute 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town
RUSAEMTrade
Fire RedVermilion City, Icefall Cave, Pallet Town, Lavender Town, Cinnabar Island, One Island
Leaf GreenTrade
DPPTRoute 205
HGSSRoute 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, Route 47, New Bark Town, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town
WBRoute 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay, Sparkling Sea (Dream World)
W2B2Route 13, Undella Town, Sparkling Sea (Dream World)
XTrade
YRoute 8
ΩRαSTrade
SMKala’e Bay, Poké Pelago
USUMKala’e Bay
LGPLGESeafoam Islands
SWSHEast Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Loop Lagoon, Courageous Cavern, Max Raid Battle
BDSPRoute 205, Fuego Ironworks, Grand Underground, Valley Windworks
Moves
| Explosion (TM47) | Normal | 250 |  |
100% |
| Self-Destruct (TM36) | Normal | 200 | |
100% |
| Liquidation (AT) | Water | 85 | |
100% |
| Double-Edge (TM10) | Normal | 120 | |
100% |
| Dive (VM08) | Water | 80 | |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
GrassElectric
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
SteelFireWaterIce
Pokédex entries
RBIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
YellowThe shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
GoldIt swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
SilverGrains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
CrystalClamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
RubyAt 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.
SapphireAt 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.
EmeraldAt 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.
Fire RedIt is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
Leaf GreenIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
DPPTIt swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Heart GoldIt swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Soul SilverGrains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
WBIt swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
W2B2It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
XIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
YClamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Omega RubyAt 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.
Alpha SapphireAt 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.
SunThe hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.
MoonThis 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 SunThe 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 MoonEven 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.
LGPLGEThe shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
SwordIt swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
ShieldIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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