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Shellder

Shellder

Paldea #329 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Shellder

Paldea #329 in the Scarlet and Violet Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Stats

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.

Alolan Muk

Cloyster

Shellder normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Shellder sprite

Shiny

Shellder

Bivalve Pokémon

Paldea #329
Water

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

Abilities

Shell ArmorSkill LinkOvercoat(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Paldea #329
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)

Evolution

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

Shellder

Paldea #329

Water StoneUse Water Stone
Cloyster

Cloyster

Paldea #330

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical4010035

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

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

4WithdrawWaterStatus--40

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

8Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

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

12LeerNormalStatus-10030

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

16WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

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

20SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

24Aurora BeamIceSpecial6510020

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

28ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

32Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

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

36Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

40Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

44Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

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

48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Class
Description
TM001Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

TM007ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM011Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

TM022Chilling WaterWaterSpecial5010020

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.

TM025FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM032SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM034Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

TM035Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

TM046AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

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

TM047EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TM050Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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.

TM052SnowscapeIceStatus0-10

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

TM070Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM076Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

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

TM077WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

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

TM085RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM090SpikesGroundStatus--20

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

TM091Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus--20

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.

TM103SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM104Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TM110LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

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

TM123SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TM124Ice SpinnerIcePhysical8010015

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

TM130Helping HandNormalStatus--20

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

TM135Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TM142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

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

TM143BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TM171Tera BlastNormalSpecial8010010

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.

TM187Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

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

TM208WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

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

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Aqua RingWaterStatus--20

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

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

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

Life DewWaterStatus--10

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

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 1

A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Skill Link

Ability Slot 2

Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.

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

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.

Protects against damage from weather.

Paldea #195

Alolan Muk

Paldea #330

Cloyster

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