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Shelgon in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#197 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Endurance Pokémon

Shelgon in the National Pokédex
Shelgon sprite

Normal

Shiny Shelgon sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Pokémon details

Type

Dragon

Category

Endurance Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

110.5 kg (243.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0372

Pokédex

#197

Shelgon in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

95

175

317

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

50

94

218

Total

420

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.

Type-only matchups for Shelgon, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
New Hoenn #197
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
147

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
40

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Bagon

Bagon

#196

Level 30

Shelgon

Shelgon

#197

Shelgon

Shelgon

#197

Level 50

Salamence

Salamence

#198

Evolution

Evolve Bagon (Level 30), which is found in the wild deep inside Meteor Falls.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Alpha Sapphire
5%
Omega Ruby
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartEmber

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
StartRage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
4Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
7Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
10Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
13Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
17Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015
21Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
25Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
29Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
30Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
35Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015
42Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
49Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
56Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon130905
Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010
Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015
Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

Learn before evolving. Some moves must be retained from breeding or a prior stage.
Class
Acquisition source
Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Bagon — breeding

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Bagon — breeding

Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010

Bagon — breeding

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Bagon — breeding

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Bagon — breeding

Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515

Bagon — breeding

Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805

Bagon — breeding

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Bagon — breeding

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Bagon — breeding

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Rage

This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.

Dragon-10010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hydro Pump

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Water110805

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Trade from X/Y; retain through local trade and evolution where applicable

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Protects against sandstorm and hail damage, powder moves and Effect Spore.

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