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Shelmet

#0616 in the National Pokédex • Snail Pokémon

Shelmet sprite

Normal

Shiny Shelmet sprite

Shiny

Pokémon HOME art

Details

Type

Category

Snail Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

7.7 kg (17 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0616

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

40

76

196

Defense

85

157

295

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

25

49

163

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 Shelmet, 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.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Shelmet

Shelmet

#0616

Trade

Accelgor

Accelgor

#0617

Shelmet sprites across all games. Select one to see its Pokédex details for that game.

Games

Pokémon GO

2016

Shelmet in Pokémon GO
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon GO

Main Series

Sword & Shield

2019

Shelmet in Pokémon Sword & Shield
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

2017

Shelmet in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Sun & Moon

2016

Shelmet in Pokémon Sun & Moon
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon Sun & Moon

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

2014

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

X & Y

2013

Shelmet in Pokémon X & Y
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon X & Y

Black 2 & White 2

2012

Shelmet in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2

Black & White

2010

Shelmet in Pokémon Black & White
Shiny Shelmet in Pokémon Black & White

Pick a game to see what Shelmet learns there.
Shelmet in Sword and Shield

Moves Shelmet learns by leveling up in Sword and Shield.
Class
StartAbsorb

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass2010025
StartProtect

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

Normal--10
4Acid

Opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

Poison4010030
8Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10
12Mega Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass4010015
16Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.

Bug5010020
20Yawn

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

Normal--10
24Acid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison--20
28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
32Guard Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Psychic--10
36Body Slam

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

Normal8510015
40Recover

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

Normal--10
44Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
48Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Fighting-1005
Moves Shelmet can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Sword and Shield.
Class
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

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

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

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

Normal--10
TM28Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010
TM31Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM33Rain Dance

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

Water--5
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM53Mud Shot

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

Ground559515
TM61Guard Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Psychic--10
TM74Venoshock

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

Poison6510010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TR01Body Slam

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

Normal8510015
TR18Leech Life

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Bug8010010
TR20Substitute

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

Normal--10
TR22Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TR23Spikes

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Ground--20
TR26Endure

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

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR29Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Normal--40
TR30Encore

The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

Normal-1005
TR54Toxic 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
TR61Bug Buzz

The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Bug9010010
TR65Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Grass9010010
Egg moves Shelmet can learn in Sword and Shield.
Class
Double-Edge

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

Normal12010015
Feint

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
Guard Split

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Psychic--10
Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5

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