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Shelgon
Endurance Pokémon |
コモルー
Komoruu |
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#372 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Rock Head |
Overcoat
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
0
Atk |
2
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Shelgon (Japanese: コモルー Komoruu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Bagon starting at level 30 and evolves into Salamence starting at level 50.
Biology
Shelgon is a quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a pupal stage. There are bone structures covering its body, which form a shell with two openings and three ridges on top. One opening is in front, revealing two yellow eyes, while the other opening is in the back. This bony covering repels enemy attacks, but it makes Shelgon heavy. Its gray legs are visible protruding from underneath the shell, each with a short red stripe on the inner surface.
As a result, this Pokémon moves sluggishly and never eating or drinking. However, Shelgon does not die for reasons that remain unknown. Inside the shell, its body is busy forming for its next evolution. It stores the necessary energy need for to evolve, and when it does, its shell peels away. Shelgon can be found in caverns, where it stays still until it evolves.
In the anime
Major appearances
Shelgon debuted in Let Bagons Be Bagons, when Michelle's Bagon evolved into it.
In Vanity Affair, Drake used a Shelgon in a battle against Ash. It managed to defeat Pikachu with a powerful combination of Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw, after Ash failed to take into account its high defense during his strategy.
In A Meeting of Two Journeys!, Sawyer's Bagon was revealed to have evolved into a Shelgon prior to the episode. It battled but lost to Ash's Hawlucha. It then evolved into a Salamence sometime before A Riveting Rivalry!.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Shelgon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.
In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Shelgon was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Shelgon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Coordinator's Shelgon appeared in Harley Rides Again.
A Shelgon appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
A Trainer's Shelgon appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
In the manga
Shelgon in
Pokémon Adventures
Ash & Pikachu
Drake used a Shelgon in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four! during his battle with Ash.
Pokémon Battle Frontier
A Shelgon appeared in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
Pokémon Adventures
In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII, Drake used a Shelgon in an attempt to break open the door of the Ancient Tomb containing Registeel.
The Battle Tower rented a Shelgon, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shelgon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#188 |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to regenerate an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish. |
Sapphire |
Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern. |
Emerald |
It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve. |
FireRed |
Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish. |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
White |
Black 2 |
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #015 |
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Hoenn
#197 |
X |
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves. |
Y |
Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish. |
Omega Ruby |
Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to regenerate an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #118 |
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Alola
USUM: #148 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution. |
Moon |
They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don't die is not known. |
Ultra Sun |
The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone. |
Ultra Moon |
Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #114 |
Sword |
This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution. |
Shield |
Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
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Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 59, Endless Level 61, Forever Level 9, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Mt. Freeze (1F-6F), Wish Cave (65F-69F), Wyvern Hill (9F-16F), Joyous Tower (60F-64F) |
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Ranger |
Jungle Relic (during mission) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
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Ranger: GS |
Faldera Volcano, Dark Temple |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
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MD GTI |
Daybreak Ridge (1F-6F), Ochre Quarry (1F-13F), Freezing Pillar (1F-14F), Windy Shoreline (1F-11F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall) |
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Rumble U |
Jungle Area: In Trouble? Tap Away! |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Pedra Valley: Stage 188
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 606 |
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Rumble World |
Legend Terrain: Sky Crest Range (All Areas, Entrance Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Zygarde Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Dragon Fang (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
65
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125 - 172 |
240 - 334 |
Attack:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Defense:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
60
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58 - 123 |
112 - 240 |
Sp. Def:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Speed:
50
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49 - 112 |
94 - 218 |
Total:
420
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
10 |
1 |
Ember |
Fire |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Dragon Breath |
Dragon |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
Evo. |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
15 |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
20 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
25 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
33 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
39 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
46 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
53 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
60 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
67 |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM43 |
Brick Break |
Fighting |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
15 |
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TM48 |
Rock Tomb |
Rock |
Physical |
60 |
95% |
15 |
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TM65 |
Shadow Claw |
Ghost |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
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TM68 |
Fire Fang |
Fire |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR47 |
Dragon Claw |
Dragon |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR51 |
Dragon Dance |
Dragon |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR62 |
Dragon Pulse |
Dragon |
Special |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Defense Curl* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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Dragon Rush |
Dragon |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
10 |
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Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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Twister |
Dragon |
Special |
40 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shelgon 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 Shelgon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Draco Meteor |
Dragon |
Special |
130 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Aerial Ace |
Flying |
Physical |
60 |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dragon Rage × |
Dragon |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hone Claws |
Dark |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rock Smash |
Fighting |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Strength |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Wish |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- 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 Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- × 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
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Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Level 50
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Shelgon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Origin
Shelgon seems to be based on a dragon and a pupa.
Name origin
Shelgon is a combination of shell and dragon.
Komoruu is a corruption of 籠る komoru (to seclude oneself). It is worth noting that 龍 ryū (dragon) resembles part of the kanji for komoru.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
コモルー Komoruu |
From 籠る komoru (to seclude oneself) and 龍 ryū (dragon), which resembles part of the kanji for komoru. |
French |
Drackhaus |
From dragon and Haus |
Spanish |
Shelgon |
Same as English name |
German |
Draschel |
From Drache and Muschel |
Italian |
Shelgon |
Same as English name |
Korean |
쉘곤 Shelgon |
Transliteration of English name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
甲殼龍 Jiá Kē Lóng |
Literally "Shelled dragon". |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
โคโมรู Khomoru |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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