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

Shiny
Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | Paldea #329 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 61 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Shellder Paldea #329 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Cloyster Paldea #330 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
| Start | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. |
| 4 | Withdraw | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, boosting its Defense stat. |
| 8 | Ice Shard | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. |
| 12 | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers their Defense stats. |
| 16 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
| 20 | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target. |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | The target is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. |
| 28 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 32 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | The user cuts the target with sharp shells to inflict damage. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| 36 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| 40 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| 44 | Shell Smash | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little. |
| TM007 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | 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. |
| TM025 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM032 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat. |
| TM046 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | This move's power is doubled if the target has inflicted damage on the user in the same turn. |
| TM047 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM052 | Snowscape | ![]() | Status | 0 | - | 10 | The user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep. |
| TM076 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM077 | Waterfall | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. |
| TM085 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions. |
| TM090 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 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. |
| TM103 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM104 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| TM123 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. |
| TM124 | Ice Spinner | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | 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. |
| TM187 | Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | The user attacks by launching sharp icicles at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | The user traps the target inside a violent, swirling whirlpool that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user envelops itself in a veil made of water. It regains some HP every turn. |
| Bubble Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target's Speed stat. |
| Life Dew | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle. |
| Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. |
Traits
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.


















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