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Shellder

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Shellder

#0090 in the National Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Shellder sprite

Normal

Shiny Shellder sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Bivalve Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0090
Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Type-only matchups for Shellder, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Shellder sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Shellder in Pokémon GO
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Scarlet & Violet

2022

Shellder in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

2021

Shellder in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Sword & Shield

2019

Shellder in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

2018

Shellder in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Shellder in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Shellder in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

Shellder in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

X & Y

2013

Shellder in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Shellder in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Shellder in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Black & White

HeartGold & SoulSilver

2009

Shellder in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver

Platinum

2008

Shellder in Pokémon Platinum
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Platinum

Diamond & Pearl

2006

Shellder in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl

Emerald

2004

Shellder in Pokémon Emerald
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Emerald

FireRed & LeafGreen

2004

Shellder in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen

Ruby & Sapphire

2002

Shellder in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire

Crystal

2000

Shellder in Pokémon Crystal
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Crystal

Gold & Silver

1999

Shellder in Pokémon Gold & Silver
Shiny Shellder in Pokémon Gold & Silver

Yellow

1998

Shellder in Pokémon Yellow

Red & Blue

1996

Shellder in Pokémon Red & Blue
Pick a game to see what Shellder learns there.
Shellder in Scarlet and Violet

Moves Shellder learns by leveling up in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
StartTackle

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.

Normal4010035
StartWater Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Water4010025
4Withdraw

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat.

Water--40
8Ice Shard

The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.

Ice4010030
12Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats.

Normal-10030
16Whirlpool

The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Water358515
20Supersonic

The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.

Normal-5520
24Aurora Beam

The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

Ice6510020
28Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
32Razor Shell

The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Water759510
36Iron Defense

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

Steel--15
40Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
44Shell Smash

The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Normal--15
48Hydro Pump

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

Water110805
Moves Shellder can learn from Technical Machines in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
TM001Take Down

A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
TM007Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM011Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020
TM022Chilling Water

The user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.

Water5010020
TM025Facade

This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM032Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
TM034Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

Ice559515
TM035Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.

Ground559515
TM046Avalanche

This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn.

Ice6010010
TM047Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.

Normal--10
TM050Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type attacks. The rain also lowers the power of Fire-type attacks.

Water--5
TM052Snowscape

The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.

Ice--10
TM070Sleep Talk

The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.

Normal--10
TM076Rock Blast

The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Rock259010
TM077Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

Water8010015
TM085Rest

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

Psychic--5
TM090Spikes

The user lays a trap of spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will damage opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Ground--20
TM091Toxic Spikes

The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the feet of the opposing team. The spikes will poison opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

Poison--20
TM103Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.

Normal--10
TM104Iron Defense

The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.

Steel--15
TM110Liquidation

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Water8510010
TM123Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

Water9010015
TM124Ice Spinner

The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.

Ice8010015
TM130Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

Normal--20
TM135Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM142Hydro Pump

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

Water110805
TM143Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM171Tera Blast

If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Normal8010010
TM187Icicle Spear

The user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Ice2510030
TM208Whirlpool

The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns.

Water358515
Egg moves Shellder can learn in Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Aqua Ring

The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn.

Water--20
Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat.

Water6510020
Life Dew

The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.

Water--10
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

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