Shellder

#90 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Shellder

#90 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

170

264

Attack

121

251

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

207

Sp. Def

163

Speed

196

Total

305

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Muk

Cloyster

Normal

Shiny

Shellder

Bivalve Pokémon

#90

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

Abilities

Shell Armor Skill Link Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Shellder takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	61

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

Pokémon White 2

It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shellder #90	Use Water Stone	Cloyster #91

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Undella Town	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Undella Town	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Undella Town	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Humilau City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Humilau City	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Humilau City	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Route 13 Road 13	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Undella Town	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Undella Town	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Undella Town	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Humilau City	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Humilau City	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Humilau City	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing with a Super Rod	40-60	40%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing in dark spots	40-60	40%	-
Seaside Cave Seaside Cave (1F)	Fishing in dark spots	50-70	15%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Big Pearl

Black 2

White 2

Pearl

Black 2

50%

White 2

50%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	50	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
4	Withdraw	Status	-	-	40	The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
8	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
13	Icicle Spear	Physical	25	100	30	The user launches sharp icicles at the target. It strikes two to five times in a row.
16	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
20	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.
25	Clamp	Physical	35	85	15	The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
28	Ice Shard	Physical	40	100	30	The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
32	Razor Shell	Physical	75	95	10	The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
37	Aurora Beam	Special	65	100	20	The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target’s Attack stat.
40	Whirlpool	Special	35	85	15	Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.
44	Brine	Special	65	100	10	If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
49	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
52	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
56	Shell Smash	Status	-	-	15	The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
61	Hydro Pump	Special	120	80	5	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM06	Dive	Physical	80	100	10	Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Aqua Ring	Status	-	-	20	The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP on every turn.
Avalanche	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
Barrier	Status	-	-	30	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Bubble Beam	Special	65	100	20	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the opposing team. It may also lower their Speed stats.
Icicle Spear	Physical	25	100	30	The user launches sharp icicles at the target. It strikes two to five times in a row.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. It also reduces the target’s Speed.
Rapid Spin	Physical	20	100	40	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Rock Blast	Physical	25	90	10	The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.
Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. It also damages the user a little.
Twineedle	Physical	25	100	20	The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. It may also poison the target.
Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Skill Link

Ability Slot 2

Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

Protects the Pokémon from damage from weather.

Protects against damage from weather.

#65

Muk

#91

Cloyster

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