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Shellder
Class: Common
Type:
Water
Catch Rate: 190
Level Gain Rate: Slow
Base Reward EXP: 97
Reward EV Point: Defense: 1
Shellder in game: 2,590 Who?
AVG Level: 31
Gender Ratios:
50% Male
50% Female
Pokemon Id: 90

Base Stats
HP: 30
Attack: 65
Defense: 100
SpAttack: 45
SpDefense: 25
Speed: 40
Total: 305
Default Ability 1: Critical Immunity
Default Ability 2: Physical Novice
Default Ability 3: Water Shield
Concept Artist: Nintendo
Artwork Artist: Nintendo

Where Shellder can be captured:

RO: 15, Solar Lake RO: 16, Clover Forest RO: 22, Progress City Display More...

Shellder's elemental sensitivity to the enemy attacks:
: 100% : 100% : 100% : 200% : 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 200%
: 100% : 50% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 100% : 50% : 50%

Shellder's Transformation Line

#90 Shellder
Water (Type 1)
Level 52
Use item Luna Gem
#91 Cloyster
Water (Type 1) Ice (Type 2)
Level 62
Use item Mega Gem
#8091 Mega Cloyster
Water (Type 1) Ice (Type 2)

Shellder's Other Forms
#2090 Shiny Shellder
Water (Type 1)

HM (Hidden Machine) Moves Shellder Can Learn
ID: 294 Hyper Surf HM03 Category: Special Base Power: 100 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 689 Whirlpool HM05 Category: Special Base Power: 35 PP: 15 Accuracy: 85
ID: 133 Dive HM08 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100

Shellder's Level-Up Attacks
ID: 626 Tackle Level: 1 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 35 Accuracy: 100
ID: 681 Water Gun Level: 1 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
ID: 696 Withdraw Level: 4 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 307 Icicle Spear Level: 13 Category: Physical Base Power: 25 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 615 Supersonic Level: 18 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 55
ID: 305 Ice Shard Level: 28 Category: Physical Base Power: 40 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 449 Protect Level: 31 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 474 Razor Shell Level: 32 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 95
ID: 32 Aurora Beam Level: 37 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 336 Leer Level: 39 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 88 Clamp Level: 43 Category: Physical Base Power: 35 PP: 10 Accuracy: 85
ID: 66 Brine Level: 44 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 317 Iron Defense Level: 49 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 300 Ice Beam Level: 52 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 536 Shell Smash Level: 56 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 290 Hydro Pump Level: 61 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80

TM (Technical Machine) Moves Shellder Can Learn
ID: 653 Toxic TM006 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 258 Hail TM007 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 278 Hidden Power TM010 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 52 Blizzard TM014 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 471 Rain Dance TM018 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 226 Frustration TM021 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 485 Return TM027 Category: Physical Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 139 Double Team TM032 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 478 Reflect TM033 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 179 Facade TM042 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 482 Rest TM044 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 30 Attract TM045 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 504 Round TM048 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 175 Explosion TM064 Category: Physical Base Power: 250 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 419 Payback TM066 Category: Physical Base Power: 50 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 617 Swagger TM087 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 90
ID: 556 Sleep Talk TM088 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 608 Substitute TM090 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 94 Confide TM100 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 35 Avalanche TM101 Category: Physical Base Power: 60 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 140 Double-Edge TM103 Category: Physical Base Power: 120 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 396 Natural Gift TM108 Category: Physical Base Power: 80 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 308 Icy Wind TM116 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 567 Snore TM120 Category: Special Base Power: 50 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 683 Water Pulse TM122 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 79 Captivate TM124 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 265 Headbutt TM126 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 15 Accuracy: 100
ID: 517 Secret Power TM129 Category: Physical Base Power: 70 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 39 Barrier TM131 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 374 Mimic TM159 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 116 Curse TM164 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 621 Swift TM178 Category: Special Base Power: 60 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 171 Endure TM182 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 46 Bide TM191 Category: Physical Base Power: 130 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 515 Screech TM221 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 100
ID: 469 Rage TM251 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 631 Take Down TM264 Category: Physical Base Power: 90 PP: 20 Accuracy: 85
ID: 472 Rapid Spin TM268 Category: Physical Base Power: 20 PP: 40 Accuracy: 100
ID: 664 Twineedle TM296 Category: Physical Base Power: 25 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 389 Mud Shot TM334 Category: Special Base Power: 55 PP: 15 Accuracy: 95
ID: 69 Bubble Beam TM336 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 491 Rock Blast TM338 Category: Physical Base Power: 25 PP: 10 Accuracy: 90
ID: 638 Teleport TM353 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 21 Aqua Ring TM371 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 20 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 523 Self-Destruct TM389 Category: Physical Base Power: 200 PP: 5 Accuracy: 100
ID: 340 Liquidation TM410 Category: Physical Base Power: 85 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 657 Tri Attack TM468 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
Pokémon: Shellder - Level Gain Rate: Slow - Class: Common
This level gain rate Pokémon required total EXP amounts for each level
L 1: 0 EXP
L 2: 60 EXP
L 3: 198 EXP
L 4: 480 EXP
L 5: 936 EXP
L 6: 1,620 EXP
L 7: 2,568 EXP
L 8: 3,840 EXP
L 9: 5,466 EXP
L 10: 7,500 EXP
L 11: 9,978 EXP
L 12: 12,960 EXP
L 13: 16,476 EXP
L 14: 20,580 EXP
L 15: 25,308 EXP
L 16: 30,720 EXP
L 17: 36,846 EXP
L 18: 43,740 EXP
L 19: 51,438 EXP
L 20: 60,000 EXP
L 21: 69,456 EXP
L 22: 79,860 EXP
L 23: 91,248 EXP
L 24: 103,680 EXP
L 25: 117,186 EXP
L 26: 131,820 EXP
L 27: 147,618 EXP
L 28: 164,640 EXP
L 29: 182,916 EXP
L 30: 202,500 EXP
L 31: 223,428 EXP
L 32: 245,760 EXP
L 33: 269,526 EXP
L 34: 294,780 EXP
L 35: 321,558 EXP
L 36: 349,920 EXP
L 37: 379,896 EXP
L 38: 411,540 EXP
L 39: 444,888 EXP
L 40: 480,000 EXP
L 41: 516,906 EXP
L 42: 555,660 EXP
L 43: 596,298 EXP
L 44: 638,880 EXP
L 45: 683,436 EXP
L 46: 730,020 EXP
L 47: 778,668 EXP
L 48: 829,440 EXP
L 49: 882,366 EXP
L 50: 937,500 EXP
L 51: 994,878 EXP
L 52: 1,054,560 EXP
L 53: 1,116,576 EXP
L 54: 1,180,980 EXP
L 55: 1,247,808 EXP
L 56: 1,317,120 EXP
L 57: 1,388,946 EXP
L 58: 1,463,340 EXP
L 59: 1,540,338 EXP
L 60: 1,620,000 EXP
L 61: 1,702,356 EXP
L 62: 1,787,460 EXP
L 63: 1,875,348 EXP
L 64: 1,966,080 EXP
L 65: 2,059,686 EXP
L 66: 2,156,220 EXP
L 67: 2,255,718 EXP
L 68: 2,358,240 EXP
L 69: 2,463,816 EXP
L 70: 2,572,500 EXP
L 71: 2,684,328 EXP
L 72: 2,799,360 EXP
L 73: 2,917,626 EXP
L 74: 3,039,180 EXP
L 75: 3,164,058 EXP
L 76: 3,292,320 EXP
L 77: 3,423,996 EXP
L 78: 3,559,140 EXP
L 79: 3,697,788 EXP
L 80: 3,840,000 EXP
L 81: 3,985,806 EXP
L 82: 4,135,260 EXP
L 83: 4,288,398 EXP
L 84: 4,445,280 EXP
L 85: 4,605,936 EXP
L 86: 4,770,420 EXP
L 87: 4,938,768 EXP
L 88: 5,111,040 EXP
L 89: 5,287,266 EXP
L 90: 5,467,500 EXP
L 91: 5,651,778 EXP
L 92: 5,840,160 EXP
L 93: 6,032,676 EXP
L 94: 6,229,380 EXP
L 95: 6,430,308 EXP
L 96: 6,635,520 EXP
L 97: 6,845,046 EXP
L 98: 7,058,940 EXP
L 99: 7,277,238 EXP
L 100: 7,500,000 EXP
L 101: 7,875,000 EXP
L 102: 8,268,000 EXP
L 103: 8,681,000 EXP
L 104: 9,115,000 EXP
L 105: 9,570,000 EXP
L 106: 10,048,000 EXP
L 107: 10,550,000 EXP
L 108: 11,077,000 EXP
L 109: 11,630,000 EXP
L 110: 12,211,000 EXP
L 111: 12,821,000 EXP
L 112: 13,462,000 EXP
L 113: 14,135,000 EXP
L 114: 14,841,000 EXP
L 115: 15,583,000 EXP
L 116: 16,362,000 EXP
L 117: 17,180,000 EXP
L 118: 18,039,000 EXP
L 119: 18,940,000 EXP
L 120: 19,887,000 EXP
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Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon		 シェルダー
Shellder
#090
Shellder
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water
Abilities
Shell Armor or Skill Link Overcoat
Hidden Ability
Gender ratio
 
 
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Weight
8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg
Regional numbers
Pokédex
#090
Kanto		 #171
Johto		 Coastal
#036
Kalos		 #115
Alola
Browser
Not in any Browser
Base experience yield
97
Gen. I-IV		 61
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
0
HP		 0
Atk		 1
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Body style
Body01.png
Footprint
F090.png
Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

Shellder (Japanese: シェルダー Shellder) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Cloyster when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Shellder is a black pearl-like Pokémon encased within a spiky, blue-violet bivalve shell. It has two round white eyes with tiny black pupils. It has an enormously long red tongue, which it uses to burrow itself into sand and to lure and capture prey. Its body is known to be soft and tender; however, its shell is said to be harder than diamond. Prehistoric Shellder were apparently preyed upon by Omastar. Once ensnared by Omastar's tentacles, its hard shell stood no match to the Spiral Pokémon's deadly powerful bite, and its soft insides quickly devoured.

Shellder can develop a symbiotic relationship with Slowpoke. After attaching itself to the Dopey Pokémon's tail, the two undergo a metamorphosis and together evolve into Slowbro. If it attaches to the head of a Slowpoke in possession of a King's Rock, the two will instead evolve into Slowking. These relationships allow it to travel onto land and obtain a new stage in its life cycle.

 

Regardless of which form the two Pokémon evolve into, Shellder's shell transforms into a spiny, spiraled cone with several tiers. Sharp teeth develop around the rim of the shell to anchor it securely to the evolved Slowpoke, and its eyes now peek out from the bottom rim of the shell. In its crown form, Shellder will have a red jewel on its underside and a large horn on either side of its shell.

While in its crown form, Shellder will periodically release its venom into Slowking's brain. This is actually beneficial to Slowking, as it causes the Regal Pokémon's intelligence to increase. Higher quantities of venom intensify this effect, and Shellder is easily provoked into releasing more whenever Slowking yawns.

Shellder has two former signature moves. It can shoot spears of ice by using Icicle Spear, or clamp tightly to its opponents using Clamp. Despite its hard shell, clamping on to an opponent will reveal its vulnerable parts. Because of this, it will only clamp itself to a foe as a last resort. It swims around its sea floor home by rapidly opening and closing its shell while facing backward.

In the anime

For a list of Shellder's appearances in the anime as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
 
Shellder in the anime
 
Spiral Shellder in the anime
 
Crown Shellder in the anime

Major appearances

Jessie captured a Shellder in The Evolution Solution. Later in the episode, it bit on a Slowpoke's tail, making it evolve into a Slowbro and leaving Team Rocket.

Many Shellder were seen in A Crowning Achievement, evolving many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under Alice's former ownership.

A Shellder also appeared in Battling a Cute Drama! under the ownership of Marilyn.

Minor appearances

Shellder's first appearance was as part of a Slowbro in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in The Bridge Bike Gang. It was sick and Nurse Joy sent Ash, Misty, and Brock over to Sunnytown (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

Multiple Shellder appeared in The Misty Mermaid under the ownership of the Sensational Sisters. One reappeared in Cerulean Blues.

A sick Shellder was treated by Nurse Joy in The Joy of Pokémon.

Multiple Shellder also appeared in The Power of One and Going for the Gold!.

A Shellder living in the ocean surrounding Shamouti Island appeared in Slowking's Day.

A Shellder was one of the Pokémon living at Temacu's father's lab in The Heartbreak of Brock.

Three Shellder appeared in Mantine Overboard! living underwater.

A Trainer's Shellder went up against Ash's Totodile in Octillery The Outcast during a qualifying match for the Whirl Cup and lost.

In A Parent Trapped!, a Shellder was living underwater.

Pryce of Mahogany Town owns multiple Shellder in Nice Pryce Baby.

A Shellder bit a Slowpoke's tail, evolving it in the process, in Enlighten Up!.

A Coordinator's Shellder appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks! participating in the Sandalstraw Contest.

Three Shellder appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Shellder appeared in SM005, during a fantasy.

A Shellder appeared in SM012, when Sophocles went to explore a Shellder for a class assignment.

Pokédex entries

For Shellder's Pokédex entries as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the Pokédex entries sections of Slowbro and Slowking.

In the manga

For a list of Shellder's appearances in the manga as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the manga sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
 
Shellder in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Karate Machop! in Pokémon Adventures, Lorelei owns several Shellder. These Shellder were sent to attack Kanto alongside several other Elite Four Pokémon.

In The Last Battle XIII a Shellder was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Misty threw a Shellder at Ash after he was constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Clefairy was attacked by a Shellder in The Legendary Pokémon Appears.

Bruno owns five Shellder as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Shellder (TCG)
For Shellder's appearances in the TCG as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see Slowbro (TCG) and Slowking (TCG).

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Pinball: Three Shellder appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.

Pokédex entries

Generation I  
Red Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Blue
Yellow The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Stadium Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
Generation II  
Gold It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Silver Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Crystal Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Stadium 2 It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Generation III  
Ruby At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
Sapphire
Emerald At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
FireRed It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
LeafGreen Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Generation IV  
Diamond It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
SoulSilver Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Generation V  
Black It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
White
Black 2 It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
White 2
Generation VI  
X Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Y Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Omega Ruby At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII  
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.

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, and 21, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Seafoam Islands, and Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Blue (Japan)
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, and 21, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Seafoam Islands, and Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Yellow
Vermilion Harbor and Routes 17 and 18 (Super Rod)
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, Olivine City*, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town and Cinnabar Island (Good/Super Rod)
Crystal
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, Olivine City*, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town and Cinnabar Island (Good/Super Rod)
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
Platinum
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, and 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, and New Bark Town (Good/Super Rod)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
Blue Lake and Stormy Beach
Generation V  
Black White
Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (Fishing)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI  
X
Breed Cloyster
Y
Route 8 (Good Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII  
Sun Moon
Kala'e Bay (fishing)

 

Side games

Generation I  
Snap
River
Pinball
Vermilion City Seaside, Vermilion City Streets, Seafoam Islands
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 33, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Stormy Sea (1F-8F), Silver Trench (1F-8F), Far-off Sea (1F-8F), Marvelous Sea (B1-B5), Fantasy Strait (B1-B5)
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Beach Cave (B1-B4), Surrounded Sea (B1-B5)
MD Sky
Beach Cave (B1-B4), Surrounded Sea (B1-B5)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C)
Generation V  
Rumble Blast
Beach: Challenger's Ground
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI  
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 6
Shuffle
Event: A New Pokémon Safari!
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas), Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas)

 

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
FRLG Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Shellder English United States 24 September 25, 2004
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Shellder Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Pearl Pearl (25%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (8%)
Crystal
FireRed LeafGreen Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Diamond Pearl Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Black White Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
X Y Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)

 
Sun Moon Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 30  
90 - 137 170 - 264
Attack: 65  
63 - 128 121 - 251
Defense: 100  
94 - 167 184 - 328
Sp.Atk: 45  
45 - 106 85 - 207
Sp.Def: 25  
27 - 84 49 - 163
Speed: 40  
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total: 305   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature, if applicable.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature, if applicable.
  • This Pokémon's  Special  base stat in Generation I was 45.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★☆
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
12/14 ★★

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation VII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Psychic 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
Weak to:
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Ice ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Water Gun Water Special 40 100% 25
4 Withdraw Water Status — —% 40
8 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
13 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 25 100% 30
16 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
20 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30
25 Clamp Water Physical 35 85% 15
28 Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
32 Razor Shell Water Physical 75 95% 10
37 Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
40 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
44 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
49 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15
52 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
56 Shell Smash Normal Status — —% 15
61 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status — —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Corsola Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20
Crabominable Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
TentacoolTentacruel Barrier Psychic Status — —% 20
TentacoolTentacruelKrabbyKinglerCorsolaCorphish
CrawdauntClauncherClawitzerCrabrawlerCrabominable		 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Shellder Icicle Spear Ice Physical 25 100% 30
KrabbyKinglerOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutops Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
TentacoolKabutoAnorith Rapid Spin* Normal Physical 20 100% 40
OmanyteOmastarCorsolaAnorithArmaldo Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10
TentacoolTentacruel Screech Normal Status — 85% 40
Kabuto Take Down* Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Skorupi Twineedle* Bug Physical 25 100% 20
TentacoolTentacruelClauncherClawitzer Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shellder in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shellder in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shellder can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shellder cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Lick Shellder (Expedition 129)
Minimize Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79)
Vice Grip Shellder (Expedition 129)
Water Spout Shellder (Vending S2)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin090.png Pinani090.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani090.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
MDP090.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.2%
Friend Area: Bountiful Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP My shell is harder than any diamond!
26%-50% HP My HP is down to half...
1%-25% HP No more... I feel faint... Help...
Level up Awesome! I leveled up! I need to work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP090.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT090.png

  
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.png
Water
None.png Attack Power: 50 - 70 Raise Max Level.png 0

#574
Shuffle090.png

 Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.

 
Pokémon GO
GO090.png Base Stamina: 60 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 168
Egg Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: GO Candy.png 50
Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Tackle
Special Attacks: Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Icy Wind

Evolution

090Shellder.png
Unevolved
Shellder
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
→
091Cloyster.png
First evolution
Cloyster
 Water  Ice 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 090.png Spr b g1 090.png   Spr 1y 090.png Spr b g1 090.png   Spr 1g 090.png Spr b g1 090.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 090.png Spr b 2g 090.png   Spr 2s 090.png Spr b 2g 090.png   Spr 2c 090.png Spr b 2c 090.png
Spr 2g 090 s.png Spr b 2g 090 s.png   Spr 2s 090 s.png Spr b 2g 090 s.png   Spr 2c 090 s.png Spr b 2g 090 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 090.png Spr b 3r 090.png   Spr 3e 090.png Spr b 3r 090.png   Spr 3f 090.png Spr b 3f 090.png
Spr 3r 090 s.png Spr b 3r 090 s.png   Spr 3e 090 s.png Spr b 3r 090 s.png   Spr 3f 090 s.png Spr b 3r 090 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 090.png Spr b 4d 090.png   Spr 4d 090.png Spr b 4d 090.png   Spr 4h 090.png Spr b 4d 090.png
Spr 4d 090 s.png Spr b 4d 090 s.png   Spr 4d 090 s.png Spr b 4d 090 s.png   Spr 4h 090 s.png Spr b 4d 090 s.png
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 090.png Spr b 5b 090.png   Spr 5b 090.png Spr b 5b 090.png
Spr 5b 090 s.png Spr b 5b 090 s.png   Spr 5b 090 s.png Spr b 5b 090 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 090.png Spr b 6x 090.png   Spr 6x 090.png Spr b 6x 090.png
Spr 6x 090 s.png Spr b 6x 090 s.png   Spr 6x 090 s.png Spr b 6x 090 s.png
Front Back   Front Back
090MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Shellder images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Shellder forms

For the remainder of Shellder's sprites as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the sprite sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
Spr 5b 080.pngSpr 5b 080 s.png Spr 5b 199.pngSpr 5b 199 s.png Spr b 5b 080.pngSpr b 5b 080 s.png Spr b 5b 199.pngSpr b 5b 199 s.png
Slowbro form Slowking form Slowbro back sprites Slowking back sprites

Trivia

 
Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in A Crowning Achievement
  • In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the King's Rock to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see above), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
  • In the episode The Evolution Solution, it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
  • Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in Pokémon Snap, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
  • Shellder and Cloyster share their category name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.

Origin

Shellder is similar to the clam, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot." The fact that it latches onto Slowpoke and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by leeches.

Name origin

Shellder is derived from shell and possibly shelter, referring to the fact that it lives in a shell.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese シェルダー Shellder From shell
France Flag.png French Kokiyas From coquille and maybe as
Spain Flag.png Spanish Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Muschas From Muschel
Italy Flag.png Italian Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 셀러 Sellor Corrupted transliteration of English/Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 貝殼怪 Buihokgwaai Means "Shell freak"
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大舌貝 / 大舌贝 Dàshébèi Literally "Big-tongued shell"
 
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