Shelgon

#118 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Endurance Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Bagon Salamence

Pokédex entries

Sun

The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.

Moon

They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #118Melemele #118
EV yield	2 Def
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	147

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	40

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Bagon #117	Level 30	Shelgon #118
Shelgon #118	Level 50	Salamence #119

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Kala’e Bay	SOS ally encounter	15-18	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bagon; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Kala’e Bay	SOS ally encounter	15-18	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bagon; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Kala’e Bay	SOS ally encounter	15-18	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bagon; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Kala’e Bay	SOS ally encounter	15-18	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of bagon; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 3%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Dragon Fang

Moon

Sun

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Evo.	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Start	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Start	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Start	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Start	Rage	Physical	20	100	20	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Start	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
4	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
7	Leer	Status	-	100	30	The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
10	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
13	Dragon Breath	Special	60	100	20	The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
17	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
21	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
25	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
29	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
35	Zen Headbutt	Physical	80	90	15	The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.
42	Scary Face	Status	-	100	10	The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
49	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
56	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM02	Dragon Claw	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
TM05	Roar	Status	-	-	20	The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Physical	60	-	20	The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

		Class				Description
Draco Meteor		Special	130	90	5	Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Learn before evolving and retain the move. Breeding and prior stages have separate requirements.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	Bagon — breeding; retain through evolution	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Defense Curl	Status	-	-	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.
Dragon Dance	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Dragon Rage	Special	-	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack hits the target with a shock wave of pure rage. This attack always inflicts 40 HP damage.
Dragon Rush	Physical	100	75	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Fire Fang	Physical	65	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Fury Cutter	Physical	40	95	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Hone Claws	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
Hydro Pump	Special	110	80	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Hyper Voice	Special	90	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Incinerate	Special	60	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	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.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Outrage	Physical	120	100	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Twister	Special	40	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.