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Shellder in Pokémon Yellow
#90 in the Yellow Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon
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Pokémon Yellow
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Pokémon details
Type
Category
Bivalve Pokémon
Height
0.3 m (1'00")
Weight
4 kg (8.8 lbs)
National Pokédex
#0090
Shellder in Other Games
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Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.
Min
Max
HP
30
170
263
Attack
65
135
228
Defense
100
205
298
Special
45
95
188
Speed
40
85
178
Total
280
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience.
Catch rate and experience details for this Pokémon.
| Pokédexes | Kanto #90 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 |
| Base Exp. | 97 |
Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Shellder #90 |  Use Water Stone |  Cloyster #91 |
Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Yellow
Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Tackle |  |  | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| Start | Withdraw | |  | - | - | 40 |
| 18 | Supersonic | | | - | 55 | 20 |
| 23 | Clamp | |  | 35 | 75 | 10 |
| 30 | Aurora Beam |  | | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 39 | Leer | | | - | 100 | 30 |
| 50 | Ice Beam | | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | - | 85 | 10 |
| TM09 | Take Down | | | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | | | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | | | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | | | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | | | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | | | 120 | 90 | 5 |
| TM20 | Rage | | | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| TM30 | Teleport |  | | - | - | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | | | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | - | - | 15 |
| TM33 | Reflect | | | - | - | 20 |
| TM34 | Bide | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM36 | Self-Destruct | | | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| TM39 | Swift | | | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest | | | - | - | 10 |
| TM47 | Explosion | | | 170 | 100 | 5 |
| TM49 | Tri Attack | | | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM50 | Substitute | | | - | - | 10 |
| HM03 | Surf | | | 95 | 100 | 15 |
