Shelgon.
BST 420 · dragon
Shelgon is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass.
Shelgon base stats
BST 420 · ranges at level 100Shelgon weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeShelgon abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenShelgon evolution line
3 stagesShelgon evolves into Salamence: level it up to 50 or higher. How to evolve Shelgon, every game
Best Shelgon moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerShelgon moves
gen 9 · 68 moves · 14 level-up · 40 TM/HM · 14 tutorShelgon Pokédex entries
6 generations · newest firstThis Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.
Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up.
The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.
The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Inside Shelgon’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Covering Shelgon’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
Inside SHELGON’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This POKéMON’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Covering SHELGON’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this POKéMON hides away in a cavern.
It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Shelgon species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Shelgon
Shelgon is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution. Shelgon stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 110.5 kg (243.6 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Shelgon base stats
Shelgon has a base stat total of 420, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 50 (below average). Shelgon excels as a physical attacker. Shelgon is average speed with a base Speed of 50.
Shelgon weaknesses and resistances
As a Dragon-type, Shelgon is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass-type attacks. This gives Shelgon 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Shelgon abilities
Shelgon's abilities include Rock Head, Overcoat. Rock Head protects against recoil damage. Its Hidden Ability is Overcoat, which protects against damage from weather.
Shelgon moves and learnset
Shelgon can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 14 by leveling up, 40 via TM/HM, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Draco Meteor (Dragon, 130 power), Outrage (Dragon, 120 power), Dragon Pulse (Dragon, 85 power), Dragon Claw (Dragon, 80 power). For coverage, Shelgon can learn Double Edge (Normal), Fire Blast (Fire), Hydro Pump (Water).
Training Shelgon
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Shelgon can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Shelgon yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shelgon belongs to the Dragon egg group. Shelgon is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence). Wild Shelgon may be found holding Dragon Scale or Dragon Fang.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Shelgon. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Shelgon, or use the team builder to see how Shelgon fits into your squad.
