For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon |
シェルダー
Shellder |
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#090 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Shell Armor or Skill Link |
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: 1 |
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HP |
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Atk |
1
Def |
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Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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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 I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 Gastrodon. Kingler, Rufflet, 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.
Spiral Shellder in the anime
Crown Shellder in the anime
Major appearances
In The Evolution Solution, Jessie 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 Ash, Misty, 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 Baby, Pryce 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 Me, Misty 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 |
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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. |
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Generation II |
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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. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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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. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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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. |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #036 |
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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 |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #115 |
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Alola
USUM: #138 |
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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 |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#150 |
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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. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) |
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Blue (Japan) |
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod) |
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Yellow |
Routes 17, 18, Vermilion City Harbor (Super Rod) |
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Generation II |
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Gold |
Silver |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, Olivine City harbor, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Cinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod) |
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Crystal |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, Olivine City harbor, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Cinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod) |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod) |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod) |
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Platinum |
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, New Bark Town (Good Rod and Super Rod) |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (fishing) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (fishing) |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
Kala'e Bay (fishing), Poké Pelago |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim) |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell (Surfing)
Giant's Seat, East Lake Axewell (fishing)
Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon (fishing)
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
Generation I |
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Snap |
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Pinball |
Red Field: Vermilion City Seaside, Seafoam Islands
Blue Field: Vermilion City Streets |
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Trozei! |
SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 33, Mr. Who's Den |
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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) |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Rumble |
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Beach: Challenger's Ground |
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Rumble U |
Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Distortion Island: Stage 6 |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release) |
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Rumble World |
Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas), Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Zapdos Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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MD DX |
Stormy Sea (1F-8F), Silver Trench (1F-8F), Far-Off Sea (1F-8F), Remains Island (4F), Marvelous Sea (4F), Fantasy Strait (4F) |
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In events
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 (23%) |
Big Pearl (2%) |
Crystal |
FireRed |
LeafGreen |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Black |
White |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
X |
Y |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
30
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90 - 137 |
170 - 264 |
Attack:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Defense:
100
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94 - 167 |
184 - 328 |
Sp. Atk:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Sp. Def:
25
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27 - 84 |
49 - 163 |
Speed:
40
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40 - 101 |
76 - 196 |
Total:
305
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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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.
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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 |
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 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
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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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM51 |
Icicle Spear |
Ice |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM54 |
Rock Blast |
Rock |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
10 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM83 |
Razor Shell |
Water |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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Move |
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Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Life Dew |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
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 |
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Explosion |
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Frustration × |
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Headbutt |
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Natural Gift × |
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Rage × |
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Rapid Spin |
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Reflect |
Psychic |
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Refresh |
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20 |
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Return × |
Normal |
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100% |
20 |
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VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
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85% |
15 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Teleport |
Psychic |
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—% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
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90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twineedle × |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
20 |
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- 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
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Minimize |
Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79) |
Vice Grip |
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Side game data
Evolution
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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.
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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 |
Japanese |
シェルダー Shellder |
From shell |
French |
Kokiyas |
From coquille |
Spanish |
Shellder |
Same as English/Japanese name |
German |
Muschas |
From Muschel and Wasser |
Italian |
Shellder |
Same as English/Japanese name |
Korean |
셀러 Sellor |
Corrupted transliteration of English/Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
貝殼怪 Buihokgwaai |
Means "Shell freak" |
Mandarin Chinese |
大舌貝 / 大舌贝 Dàshébèi |
Literally "Big-tongued shell" |
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Hindi |
शेलदर Shellder |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
Russian |
Шеллдер Shellder |
Transcription of English/Japanese name |
Thai |
เชลเดอร์ Cheldoe |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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