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Shellos

#422 in the X and Y Pokédex • Sea Slug Pokémon

Pokémon X

Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.

Pokémon Y

Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Amorphous

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

65
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Shellos

Shellos

#422

Level 30

Gastrodon

Gastrodon

#423

Cherrim

Gastrodon

Shellos normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Shellos sprite

Shiny

Shellos

Sea Slug Pokémon

#422
Water

Height

0.3 m

Weight

6.3 kg

Base XP

65

Abilities

Sticky HoldStorm DrainSand Force

HP

76

Attack

48

Defense

48

Sp. Atk

57

Sp. Def

62

Speed

34

Total

325

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

2Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

7Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

11Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

16Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

22Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

29Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

37Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

46RecoverNormalStatus--5

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

Class
Description
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--20

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

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

CurseGhostStatus--10

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

FissureGroundPhysical-305

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial-10020

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

SludgePoisonSpecial6510020

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

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power.

StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Trump CardNormalSpecial--5

The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.

YawnNormalStatus--10

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

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

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.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that 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

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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 and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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.

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.

Sticky Hold

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from item theft.

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Storm Drain

Ability Slot 2

Draws in all Water-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.

Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Sand Force

Hidden Ability

Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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X/Y / Pokédex

Shellos

Shellos

#422 in the X and Y Pokédex • Sea Slug Pokémon

Pokémon X

Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.

Pokémon Y

Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Water 1Amorphous

Steps to Hatch

5,120

Effort Values Yielded

1 HP

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

190

Base Experience

65
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Shellos

Shellos

#422

Level 30

Gastrodon

Gastrodon

#423

Cherrim

Gastrodon

Shellos normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Shellos sprite

Shiny

Shellos

Sea Slug Pokémon

#422
Water

Height

0.3 m

Weight

6.3 kg

Base XP

65

Abilities

Sticky HoldStorm DrainSand Force

HP

76

Attack

48

Defense

48

Sp. Atk

57

Sp. Def

62

Speed

34

Total

325

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

ElectricGrass

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

FireWaterIceSteel
Class
Description
StartMud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

2Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. This weakens Electric-type moves for five turns.

4HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

7Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

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

11Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

16Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

22Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

29Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

37Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at the opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

46RecoverNormalStatus--5

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

Class
Description
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--20

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

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

BrineWaterSpecial6510010

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

Clear SmogPoisonSpecial50-15

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

CurseGhostStatus--10

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

FissureGroundPhysical-305

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial-10020

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

SludgePoisonSpecial6510020

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

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power.

StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Trump CardNormalSpecial--5

The fewer PP this move has, the greater its power.

YawnNormalStatus--10

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

Class
Description
HM03SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

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.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that 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

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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 and make the attack do greater damage.

TM55ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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.

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.

Sticky Hold

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from item theft.

Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.

Storm Drain

Ability Slot 2

Draws in all Water-type moves to boost its Sp. Atk stat.

Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Sand Force

Hidden Ability

Boosts certain moves’ power in a sandstorm.

Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

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