Shellder.
BST 305 · water
Shellder is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Shellder base stats
BST 305 · ranges at level 100Shellder weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeShellder abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenShellder evolution line
2 stagesShellder evolves into Cloyster: use a Water Stone. How to evolve Shellder, every game
Best Shellder moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerShellder moves
gen 9 · 66 moves · 15 level-up · 33 TM/HM · 9 egg · 9 tutorShellder Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIt swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.
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.
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.
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.
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
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.
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
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.
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.
It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
It swims facing backward by open ing and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Shellder species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Shellder
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast. Shellder stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Shellder base stats
Shellder has a base stat total of 305, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 100 (very good), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 25 (poor). Shellder is slow with a base Speed of 40.
Shellder weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Shellder is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Shellder 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Shellder abilities
Shellder's abilities include Shell Armor, Skill Link, Overcoat. Shell Armor protects against critical hits.. Skill Link extends two-to-five-hit moves and triple kick to their full length every time. Its Hidden Ability is Overcoat, which protects against damage from weather.
Shellder moves and learnset
Shellder can learn 66 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 33 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Waterfall (Water, 80 power). For coverage, Shellder can learn Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice), Take Down (Normal).
Training Shellder
Shellder has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Shellder yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Shellder belongs to the Water3 egg group. Shellder is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Shellder → Cloyster). Wild Shellder may be found holding Pearl or Big Pearl.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Shellder. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Shellder, or use the team builder to see how Shellder fits into your squad.
