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Shelmet

Shelmet

#616 in the X and Y Pokédex • Snail Pokémon

Shelmet

#616 in the X and Y Pokédex • Snail Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

40

76

196

Defense

85

157

295

Sp. Atk

40

76

196

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

25

49

163

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.

Cryogonal

Accelgor

Shelmet normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Shelmet sprite

Shiny

Shelmet

Snail Pokémon

#616
Bug

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

7.7 kg (17 lbs)

Abilities

HydrationShell ArmorOvercoat(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #24
EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
200
Base Exp.
61

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon X box art

Pokémon X

When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.

Pokémon Y box art

Pokémon Y

It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.

Evolution

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

Shelmet

#616

Trade with Karrablast

Accelgor

Accelgor

#617

Encounters

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

Route 14

Road 14

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Route 14

Road 14

Walking on rough terrain3010%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in purple flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4710%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 14

Road 14

Walking in tall grass or a cave3010%

-

Route 14

Road 14

Walking on rough terrain3010%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in yellow flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking in purple flowers4710%

-

Route 19

Road 19

Walking on rough terrain4710%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeech LifeBugPhysical2010015

The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

4AcidPoisonSpecial4010030

The opposing Pokémon are attacked with a spray of harsh acid. This may also lower their Sp. Def stats.

8BideNormalPhysical--10

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

13CurseGhostStatus--10

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

16Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

20Mega DrainGrassSpecial4010015

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

25YawnNormalStatus--10

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

28ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--20

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

37Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

40Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

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

44Bug BuzzBugSpecial9010010

The user vibrates its wings to generate a damaging sound wave. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

49RecoverNormalStatus--5

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

50Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

56Final GambitFightingSpecial-1005

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

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.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

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

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.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

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.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Baton PassNormalStatus--40

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

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

EncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns.

EndureNormalStatus--10

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

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

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

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

SpikesGroundStatus--20

The user lays a trap of spikes at the opposing team’s feet. The trap hurts Pokémon that switch into battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hydration

Ability Slot 1

Heals status conditions if it’s raining.

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Shell Armor

Ability Slot 2

Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Protects against critical hits.

Overcoat(Hidden Ability)

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

Protects against damage from weather.

#615

Cryogonal

#617

Accelgor

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