Shellder
#90 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon
Shellder
#90 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
30
170
264
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
100
184
328
Sp. Atk
45
85
207
Sp. Def
25
49
163
Speed
40
76
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.
Normal
Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon
Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Brilliant Diamond
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Shining Pearl
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Shellder #90 |  Use Water Stone |  Cloyster #91 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Windworks | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Fuego Ironworks | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Route 205 Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Windworks | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Fuego Ironworks | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Route 205 Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town) | Fishing with a Super Rod | 20-40 | 15% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Start | Water Gun | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 4 | Withdraw | |  Status | - | - | 40 | |
| 8 | Ice Shard |  | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 12 | Leer | | Status | - | 100 | 30 | |
| 16 | Whirlpool | | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 20 | Supersonic | | Status | - | 55 | 20 | |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 28 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| 36 | Iron Defense |  | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| 40 | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 44 | Shell Smash | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Avalanche | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Blizzard | | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | |
| - | Brine | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | |
| - | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Hail | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Ice Beam | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Payback |  | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rain Dance | | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Swagger | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | |
| - | Water Pulse | | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | | Status | - | - | 20 | |
| Bubble Beam | | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Icicle Spear | | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | |
| Life Dew | | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| Mud Shot |  | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | |
| Rapid Spin | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 40 | |
| Rock Blast |  | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | |
| Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | |
| Take Down | | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
Traits
Shell Armor
Ability Slot 1
Protects against critical hits.
Skill Link
Ability Slot 2
Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.
Overcoat(Hidden Ability)
Protects against damage from weather.
