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Shellder

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Shellder

#115 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Pokédex entries

Sun

The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.

Moon

This Pokémon’s tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food.

Details

Type

Water

Category

Bivalve Pokémon

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

4 kg (8.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0090

Pokédex

#115

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Shellder, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Alola #115Melemele #115
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
61

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Moon
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Kala’e Bay

Fishing with the Fishing Rod10-151%

-

Kala’e Bay

Bubbling Spots10-1520%

-

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment11-17-

After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.7%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment21-27-

Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment37-43-

After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment49-55-

After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.44%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Kala’e Bay

SOS ally encounter10-15-

SOS ally of shellder; 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: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Kala’e Bay

Sos From Bubbling Spot10-15-

SOS ally of shellder; 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.

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Kala’e Bay

Bubbling Spots10-1520%

-

Kala’e Bay

Fishing with the Fishing Rod10-151%

-

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment11-17-

After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.7%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment21-27-

Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment37-43-

After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Poké Pelago

Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens

Poké Pelago visitor recruitment49-55-

After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.35%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.

Kala’e Bay

SOS ally encounter10-15-

SOS ally of shellder; 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: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Kala’e Bay

Sos From Bubbling Spot10-15-

SOS ally of shellder; 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.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.
Moon
5%
Sun
5%
Moon
50%
Sun
50%

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, raising its Defense stat.

8SupersonicNormalStatus-5520

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

13Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

16ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

20LeerNormalStatus-10030

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

25ClampWaterPhysical358515

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

28Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

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

32Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

37Aurora BeamIceSpecial6510020

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

40WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

44BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

49Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

52Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

56Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

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

61Hydro 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 Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94SurfWaterSpecial9010015

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

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.

AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

BarrierPsychicStatus--20

The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

Bubble BeamWaterSpecial6510020

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

Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

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

Rapid SpinNormalPhysical2010040

A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.

Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Take DownNormalPhysical908520

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

TwineedleBugPhysical2510020

The user damages the target twice in succession by jabbing it with two spikes. This may also poison the target.

Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition sourceDescription
BideNormalPhysical--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

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.

CurseGhostStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

EndureNormalStatus--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.

EndureNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves

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

MimicNormalStatus--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.

MimicNormalStatus--10

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

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.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

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.

Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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.

SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable

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

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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

TeleportPsychicStatus--20

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon.

Tri AttackNormalSpecial8010010

3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

The user strikes with a simultaneous three-beam attack. May also burn, freeze, or paralyze 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 multi-strike moves hit.

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

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.

Protects against sandstorm and hail damage, powder moves and Effect Spore.

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