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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: 6,430 Who?
AVG Level: 19
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

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: 20 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: 300 Ice Beam TM013 Category: Special Base Power: 90 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 52 Blizzard TM014 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 70
ID: 449 Protect TM017 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 5 Accuracy: 1000
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: 317 Iron Defense TM199 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 15 Accuracy: 1000
ID: 515 Screech TM221 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 40 Accuracy: 85
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: 66 Brine TM288 Category: Special Base Power: 65 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 664 Twineedle TM296 Category: Physical Base Power: 25 PP: 20 Accuracy: 100
ID: 290 Hydro Pump TM327 Category: Special Base Power: 110 PP: 5 Accuracy: 80
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: 681 Water Gun TM369 Category: Special Base Power: 40 PP: 25 Accuracy: 100
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: 307 Icicle Spear TM437 Category: Physical Base Power: 25 PP: 30 Accuracy: 100
ID: 474 Razor Shell TM440 Category: Physical Base Power: 75 PP: 10 Accuracy: 95
ID: 657 Tri Attack TM468 Category: Special Base Power: 80 PP: 10 Accuracy: 100
ID: 752 Life Dew TM613 Category: Status Base Power: 1 PP: 10 Accuracy: 1000
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 (Pokémon)

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#091: Cloyster Cloyster
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shellder (disambiguation).
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 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Weight
8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg
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
Shape
Body01.webp
Footprint
F090.webp
Pokédex color
 Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links
  • On Smogon Pokédex:
    • Generation I
    • Generation II
    • Generation III
    • Generation IV
    • Generation V
    • Generation VI
    • Generation VII
  • Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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. Its enormously long red tongue is used to burrow itself into the sand to sleep overnight and also to lure and capture prey. The tongue protrudes even when its shell is closed and tugging it will cause the shell to pop open. Its soft and tender body is well-protected by its extremely durable shell, which is purported to be harder than diamonds and has historically been used by people to make shields. It can make pearls from accumulated sand, though it discards them as they are typically in its way.

Shellder has an unusually strong appetite for the tail of a Slowpoke and can develop a symbiotic relationship with the Dopey Pokémon. After attaching itself to the Slowpoke's tail, the two undergo a metamorphosis and evolve into Slowbro together. Alternatively, 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 begin a new stage in its life cycle. In Galar, Shellder attaches to the forearms and heads of Galarian Slowpoke wearing Galarica Cuffs or Galarica Wreaths, causing the evolution into Galarian Slowbro and Galarian Slowking, respectively.

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. However, Shellder's poison makes Slowbro more sluggish as it continues to drain nutrients from its host's body.

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 seafloor home by rapidly opening and closing its shell while facing backward. Prehistoric Shellder were apparently preyed upon by Omastar, whose powerful bites were capable of breaking through its shell. Shellder and its evolved form, Cloyster, are related to GastrodonKinglerRufflet, and Bruxish are modern predators of Shellder.

In the anime

For a comprehensive 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

In The Evolution SolutionJessie caught a Shellder on Seafoam Island. Later in the episode, it bit on a Slowpoke's tail, making it evolve into a Slowbro. Afterwards, it left Team Rocket.

In A Crowning Achievement, multiple Shellder evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro and Slowking as Alice Telesu released them.

In Battling a Cute Drama!Marilyn thought her Shellder was the cutest Pokémon she ever saw. It was about to battle Brock's Happiny, but the match was interrupted by Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

Shellder debuted 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 AshMisty, and Brock over to Sunnytown (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

In The Misty Mermaid, multiple Shellder resided in the Cerulean Gym, under the ownership of the Sensational Sisters. One of them reappeared in Cerulean Blues and in a fantasy in Alola, Alola!.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Shellder was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In The Joy of Pokémon, a sick Shellder was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.

In The Power of One, multiple Shellder sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Slowking's Day, a Shellder lived in the ocean surrounding Shamouti Island.

A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.

In The Heartbreak of Brock, a Shellder lived at Temacu's father's lab.

In Mantine Overboard!, three Shellder lived in the sea near Ogi City.

In Octillery The Outcast, a Trainer's Shellder competed in the Whirl Cup. It went up against Ash's Totodile during a qualifying match and lost.

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

In Nice Pryce BabyPryce kept several Shellder at the Mahogany Gym.

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

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Shellder to one of the school's underage students for use.

In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Shellder competed in the Sandalstraw Contest.

In Going for the Gold!, multiple Shellder were in the Ambrette Aquarium.

Three Shellder appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!Mallow studied multiple Shellder as part of a class assignment.

In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, a Shellder washed ashore near Professor Kukui's house.

In A Shivering Shovel Search!, a Shellder passed by underwater while Pikachu and Popplio were searching for Palossand's lost shovel.

In Dewpider Ascending!, a Shellder was half-buried in the sand.

In I Choose Paradise!, three Shellder were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort, with two under the ownership of different Trainers.

A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

Four Shellder appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Shellder appeared in A Test in Paradise!.

A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Caring for a Mystery!.

In Slowking's Crowning!, a Shellder was on Slowpoke Island.

In The Cuteness Quotient!, a Trainer's Shellder competing in the Friendship Festival was targeted by Team Rocket.

A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Restore and Renew!.

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

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In Play Misty For MeMisty threw a Shellder at Ash after she found him constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Shellder appeared in JNM01.

Pokémon Adventures

In Karate Machop!Lorelei owns multiple Shellder. They were sent to attack Kanto alongside several other Elite Four Pokémon.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Shellder was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I, a Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Shellder appeared in GDZ33.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

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

Multiple Shellder appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

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     Kanto
#090
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     Johto
#169
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   Hoenn
#—
  Kanto
#090
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   Sinnoh
#—
  Johto
#171
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     Unova
#—
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   Kalos
Coastal #036
  Hoenn
#—
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   Alola
SM: #115
  Alola
USUM: #138
  Kanto
#090
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.
Ultra Sun The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it.
Ultra Moon Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.
Let's Go Pikachu The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII   Galar
#150
  Galar
Isle of Armor #131
Sword It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Shield Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

 

Game locations

Generation I  
Red Blue
Seafoam Islands
Routes 611192021Vermilion CitySeafoam IslandsCinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Blue (Japan)
Seafoam Islands
Routes 611192021Vermilion CitySeafoam IslandsCinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Yellow
Routes 1718Vermilion City Harbor (Super Rod)
Generation II  
Gold Silver
Routes 2021262741Olivine City harbor, Vermilion CityPallet TownNew Bark TownCinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Crystal
Routes 2021262741Olivine City harbor, Vermilion CityPallet TownNew Bark TownCinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Pallet TownCinnabar IslandVermilion CityOne IslandFive IslandIcefall Cave (Super Rod)
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley WindworksFuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
Platinum
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley WindworksFuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 202126274147Vermilion CityCinnabar IslandPallet TownNew Bark Town (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
Blue LakeStormy Beach
Generation V  
Black White
Route 13Undella TownUndella Bay (fishing)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13Undella TownSeaside CaveHumilau 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), Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Kala'e Bay (fishing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII  
Sword Shield
West Lake AxewellEast Lake Axewell (Surfing)
Giant's SeatEast Lake Axewell (fishing)
Dusty BowlNorth Lake MilochSouth Lake MilochWest Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Courageous CavernLoop Lagoon (fishing)
Fields of HonorChallenge BeachLoop LagoonWorkout Sea (Max Raid Battle)

 

In side games

Generation I  
Snap
River
Pinball
Red FieldVermilion City SeasideSeafoam Islands
Blue FieldVermilion City Streets
Generation II  
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III  
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 33, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Stormy Sea (B1F-B8F), Silver Trench (B1F-B8F), Far-off Sea (B1F-B8F), Marvelous Sea (B1F-B8F), Fantasy Strait (B1F-B8F)
Generation IV  
MD Time MD Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B5F)
MD Sky
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B5F)
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: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release)
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas)Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas)
Generation VII  
Rumble Rush
Snorlax SeaZapdos SeaBulbasaur SeaCharizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII  
MD DX
Stormy Sea (1F-8F), Silver Trench (1F-8F), Far-Off Sea (1F-8F), Remains Island (4F), Marvelous Sea (4F), Fantasy Strait (4F)

 

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 (23%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (2%)
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%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Sword Shield 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 EVsIVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVsIVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • 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 VIII, this Pokémon is:  
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Psychic
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
Weak to:
Grass
Electric
Immune to:
None
Resistant to:
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Ice ½×

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 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 Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30
12 Leer Normal Status 100% 30
16 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
20 Supersonic Normal Status 55% 20
24 Aurora Beam Ice Special 65 100% 20
28 Protect Normal Status —% 10
32 Razor Shell Water Physical 75 95% 10
36 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
40 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
44 Shell Smash Normal Status —% 15
48 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/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM16 Screech Normal Status 85% 40
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200 100% 5
Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.webp TM21 Rest Psychic Status —% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM25 Protect Normal Status —% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM31 Attract Normal Status 100% 15
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM33 Rain Dance Water Status —% 5
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM35 Hail Ice Status —% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 35 85% 15
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM40 Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM45 Dive Water Physical 80 100% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM51 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 25 100% 30
Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.webp TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 55 95% 15
Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.webp TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 25 90% 10
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM55 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.webp TM57 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10
Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.webp TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 60 100% 10
Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.webp TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15
Bag TM Water VI Sprite.webp TM83 Razor Shell Water Physical 75 95% 10
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR04 Surf Water Special 90 100% 15
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 90 100% 10
Bag TR Ice Sprite.webp TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110 70% 5
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR20 Substitute Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR26 Endure Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Normal Sprite.webp TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
Bag TR Steel Sprite.webp TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
Bag TR Water Sprite.webp TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10
  • 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Corsola Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
TentacoolTentacruelKrabbyKinglerCorsolaCorphish
Crawdaunt
Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Corsola Life Dew Water Status —% 10
TentacoolTentacruelClauncherClawitzer Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shellder in Generation VIII
  • 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 VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • 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

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - IV - V - VI - VII 
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
I II III IV V VI VII Barrier × Psychic Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Clamp × Water Physical 35 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status —% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5
I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status —% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 100% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Rapid Spin Normal Physical 50 100% 40
I II III IV V VI VII Reflect Psychic Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Refresh Normal Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 85% 15
I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Teleport Psychic Status —% 20
I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 90% 10
I II III IV V VI VII Twineedle × Bug Physical 25 100% 20
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • 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
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for 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.webp Pinani090.webp
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani090.webp
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.2%
Friend AreaBountiful 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
MDP E 090.webp Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush090Body.webp Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 41  
Base Attack: 69 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT090.webp

 
 
Pokémon Shuffle
None.webp
Water
None.webp Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.webp 5

#574
Shuffle090.webp

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.

 

Pokémon GO
GO090.webp Base Stamina: 102 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 134
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Shellder Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Ice ShardTackle
Charged Attacks: Bubble BeamWater PulseIcy Wind

Evolution

090Shellder.webp
Unevolved
Shellder
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
091Cloyster.webp
First evolution
Cloyster
 Water  Ice 

 

Sprites

Generation I  
Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green
Spr 1b 090.webp Spr b g1 090.webp   Spr 1y 090.webp Spr b g1 090.webp   Spr 1g 090.webp Spr b g1 090.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation II  
Gold   Silver   Crystal
Spr 2g 090.webp Spr b 2g 090.webp   Spr 2s 090.webp Spr b 2g 090.webp   Spr 2c 090.webp Spr b 2c 090.webp
Spr 2g 090 s.webp Spr b 2g 090 s.webp   Spr 2s 090 s.webp Spr b 2g 090 s.webp   Spr 2c 090 s.webp Spr b 2g 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation III  
Ruby Sapphire   Emerald   FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 090.webp Spr b 3r 090.webp   Spr 3e 090.webp Spr b 3r 090.webp   Spr 3f 090.webp Spr b 3f 090.webp
Spr 3r 090 s.webp Spr b 3r 090 s.webp   Spr 3e 090 s.webp Spr b 3r 090 s.webp   Spr 3f 090 s.webp Spr b 3r 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation IV  
Diamond Pearl   Platinum   HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 090.webp Spr b 4d 090.webp   Spr 4d 090.webp Spr b 4d 090.webp   Spr 4h 090.webp Spr b 4d 090.webp
Spr 4d 090 s.webp Spr b 4d 090 s.webp   Spr 4d 090 s.webp Spr b 4d 090 s.webp   Spr 4h 090 s.webp Spr b 4d 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back   Front Back
Generation V  
Black White   Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 090.webp Spr b 5b 090.webp   Spr 5b 090.webp Spr b 5b 090.webp
Spr 5b 090 s.webp Spr b 5b 090 s.webp   Spr 5b 090 s.webp Spr b 5b 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VI  
X Y   Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 090.webp Spr b 6x 090.webp   Spr 6x 090.webp Spr b 6x 090.webp
Spr 6x 090 s.webp Spr b 6x 090 s.webp   Spr 6x 090 s.webp Spr b 6x 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
Generation VII  
Sun Moon   Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 090.webp Spr b 7s 090.webp   Spr 7s 090.webp Spr b 7s 090.webp
Spr 7s 090 s.webp Spr b 7s 090 s.webp   Spr 7s 090 s.webp Spr b 7s 090 s.webp
Front Back   Front Back
090MS8.webp 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.webpSpr 5b 080 s.webp Spr 5b 199.webpSpr 5b 199 s.webp Spr b 5b 080.webpSpr b 5b 080 s.webp Spr b 5b 199.webpSpr b 5b 199 s.webp
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.
    • Despite this requirement for Slowpoke to evolve, no game has ever reflected this beyond Slowpoke's Pokédex entries. Slowpoke instead evolves into Slowbro at level 37, and into Slowking while traded with a King's Rock, and does not require the presence of Shellder, as opposed to Mantyke evolving with Remoraid in the party.
    • Shellder is said to produce poison and inject it into its host Slowbro or Slowking, but is not actually capable of learning any Poison-type moves.
    • In The Evolution Solution, it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
  • Shellder were revealed 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.
  • Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to Staryu. Both are Water-types in the Water 3 Egg Group, both evolve with a Water Stone, and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Shellder is exclusive to FireRed and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen and X.

Origin

Shellder is similar to a clam, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". Its ability to move by flapping its shell is likely inspired by scallops. Scallops are also related to the thorny oysters that resemble its evolved form. 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.webp Japanese シェルダー Shellder From shell
France Flag.webp French Kokiyas From coquille
Spain Flag.webp Spanish Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.webp German Muschas From Muschel and Wasser
Italy Flag.webp Italian Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.webp Korean 셀러 Sellor Corrupted transliteration of English/Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.webp Cantonese Chinese 貝殼怪 Buihokgwaai Means "Shell freak"
China and Taiwan Flags.webp Mandarin Chinese 大舌貝 / 大舌贝 Dàshébèi Literally "Big-tongued shell"
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External links

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