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Shellos
Sea Slug Pokémon |
カラナクシ
Karanakushi |
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#422 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Sticky Hold or Storm Drain |
Sand Force
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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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Purple
Other forms may have other colors. |
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Shellos (Japanese: カラナクシ Karanakushi) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Gastrodon starting at level 30.
Shellos have two different appearances: West Sea (pink and white) and East Sea (blue and green), found on the respective sides of Sinnoh's mountain range.
Biology
Shellos is a slug-like Pokémon whose appearance changes drastically depending on the sea it is found in. However, both forms have a shell-like back and an amorphous lower body. Both forms also have yellow lining around their eyes, mouth, and back.
In the West Sea form, the underside is white and its shell is pink. The shell has several small spike-like protrusions on it. On its head is a ring of pink fleshy knobs resembling flower petals that spike up.
In the East Sea form, the underside is green and its shell is blue. The shell has two flap-like protrusions. These flaps are lined in yellow. On its head are two white-tipped knobs resembling horns that extend away from its face.
The Nurse Joy featured in Gateway to Ruin! revealed Mt. Coronet's formation led to the allopatric speciation event, with the original population of Shellos being separated into two. As a result, Shellos' color and other physical differences began to vary due to environmental differences and population isolation over time. West Sea form Shellos' appearance is theorized to have been influenced by warm ocean waters. While the East Seas Shellos is believed to have been influenced by cold ocean waters. It is also believed its diet influences Shellos' two forms but has yet to be proven. The two forms are still able to interbreed; the child takes the mother's form or the father's if bred with a Ditto. If it is pushed or squeezed, a mysterious purple fluid will ooze out of its body which is said to be sticky and similar to greasy sweat. In the anime, West Sea Shellos can extend their necks to incredible lengths. It is unknown if the East Sea form can do this as well. Shellos live along the sea shore. Shellos is said to have great regenerative capabilities. Its diet consists of eating plankton. Shellos can in both land and sea, though it stays on land until its skin dries.
In the anime
West Sea Shellos in the
anime
East Sea Shellos in the anime
Major appearances
Zoey's Shellos
West Sea Shellos debuted in A Stand-Up Sit-Down!, under the ownership of Zoey, where it partnered with her Glameow to show Dawn and her Pokémon a Double Performance. In Last Call — First Round!, it was revealed to have evolved into a Gastrodon.
Other
Multiple Shellos of both kinds appeared in Gateway to Ruin!, which also served as the main series debut for East Sea Shellos.
Minor appearances
East Sea Shellos debuted in The Rise of Darkrai.
Two East Sea Shellos appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
In Deceiving Appearances!, three Shellos, two of them West Sea and the third East Sea, were at Aether Paradise.
An East Sea Shellos appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
DP041 |
Shellos |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. Shellos's shape and color varies depending on where it lives. Two different varieties have been confirmed in the Sinnoh region. |
DP136 |
Shellos |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. A mysterious purple fluid oozes out of its soft body when Shellos is strongly squeezed. Two kinds of Shellos, pink and blue, have been confirmed. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
East Sea Shellos in
Pokémon Adventures
West Sea Shellos in
Pokémon Adventures
East Sea Shellos debuted in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, under the ownership of a male Ace Trainer seen at the Seven Stars Restaurant.
Shellos's most notable appearance is that of a companion of Mr. Fuego's. He typically keeps his East Sea Shellos on his shoulder, continuing to do so even after he accidentally imprisoned himself to avoid Team Galactic. It first appeared in Maddening Magby.
West Sea Shellos debuted in Movie Panic, where it was at the Pokéstar Studios, presumably under the ownership of one of the visiting Trainers from the Aspertia Trainers' School.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shellos (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#060 |
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed. |
Pearl |
It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat. |
Platinum |
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. |
HeartGold |
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. |
White |
Black 2 |
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. |
Y |
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. |
Omega Ruby |
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #260 |
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Alola
USUM: #341 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
East Sea |
Sun |
Shellos lives in the sea and feasts on plankton. The lovelier the ocean where Shellos resides, the more vibrant its color becomes. |
Moon |
The difference in color from one Shellos to another seems to be a result of their diet. No large changes can be seen in their capabilities. |
Ultra Sun |
When it senses danger, it gushes a purple liquid. Some theories suggest this liquid is a greasy sweat induced by stress. |
Ultra Moon |
Scientists interested in its great regenerative capabilities are currently analyzing the materials from which its cells are made. |
West Sea |
Sun |
For the most part, it makes its home along the seashore. Its color and form differ according to its habitat and the quality of its food. |
Moon |
Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off. |
Ultra Sun |
While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out. |
Ultra Moon |
When it senses danger, a purple liquid oozes out of it. The liquid is thought to be something like greasy sweat. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#230 |
East Sea |
Sword |
There's speculation that its appearance is determined by what it eats, but the truth remains elusive. |
Shield |
Its appearance changes depending on the environment. One theory suggests that living in cold seas causes Shellos to take on this form. |
West Sea |
Sword |
This Pokémon's habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop. |
Shield |
Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Routes 205, 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass; West Sea)
Route 205 (Surfing; West Sea)
Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass; East Sea) |
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Platinum |
Routes 205 and 218, Valley Windworks (tall grass; West Sea)
Routes 205 and 218, Canalave City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Surfing; West Sea)
Routes 212 and 213 (tall grass; East Sea)
Routes 212 and 213, Pastoria City (Surfing; East Sea) |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
Transfer from Pokéwalker (West Sea)
Trade (East Sea) |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Trade with Yancy in Nimbasa City (if the player is male; West Sea)
Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (if the player is female; East Sea) |
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Dream World |
Sparkling Sea (East and West Sea) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; West Sea) |
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Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; East Sea) |
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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 |
Pokémon HOME (West Sea)
Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2 (East Sea)
Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (East Sea) (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F)
East Sea: Miracle Sea (B1F-B5F) |
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MD Sky |
West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F)
East Sea: Miracle Sea (B1F-B5F) |
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Ranger: SoA |
Nabiki Beach, Marine Cave |
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Ranch |
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Rumble |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Desert: Rugged Flats (West)
Beach: Sunny Seashore (East) |
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Rumble U |
Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within (both forms) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Island of Haste: Stage 1
Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa |
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Shuffle |
Violeta Palace: Stage 385 (West Sea)
Prasino Woods: Stage 554 (East Sea) |
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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 |
Garchomp Sea, Arceus Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal |
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Held Items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Ranch |
Rindo Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
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At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
76
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136 - 183 |
262 - 356 |
Attack:
48
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47 - 110 |
90 - 214 |
Defense:
48
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47 - 110 |
90 - 214 |
Sp. Atk:
57
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55 - 119 |
107 - 234 |
Sp. Def:
62
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60 - 125 |
116 - 245 |
Speed:
34
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35 - 94 |
65 - 183 |
Total:
325
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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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- If this Pokémon has Storm Drain, the effectiveness of Water-type moves is 0×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
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Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
5 |
Harden |
Normal |
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—% |
30 |
10 |
Recover |
Normal |
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—% |
10 |
15 |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
20 |
Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
25 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
31 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
35 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
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—% |
5 |
45 |
Memento |
Dark |
Status |
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100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellos
- 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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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
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—% |
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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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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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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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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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
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— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
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— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
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— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR45 |
Muddy Water |
Water |
Special |
90 |
85% |
10 |
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TR67 |
Earth Power |
Ground |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellos
- 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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Acid Armor |
Poison |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
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Clear Smog |
Poison |
Special |
50 |
—% |
15 |
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Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Mirror Coat |
Psychic |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Mist |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Sludge |
Poison |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Spit Up |
Normal |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
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Stockpile |
Normal |
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— |
—% |
20 |
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Swallow |
Normal |
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— |
—% |
10 |
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Yawn |
Normal |
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—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shellos 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 Shellos in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellos
- 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 |
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Skitter Smack |
Bug |
Physical |
70 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellos
- 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
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
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IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fissure |
Ground |
Physical |
— |
30% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Infestation |
Bug |
Special |
20 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Bomb × |
Ground |
Special |
65 |
85% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud Sport × |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
String Shot |
Bug |
Status |
— |
95% |
40 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Trump Card × |
Normal |
Special |
— |
—% |
5 |
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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 Shellos
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellos
- × 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
West Sea
East Sea
Evolution
West Sea
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Level 30
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West Sea |
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First evolution |
Gastrodon
Water Ground |
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East Sea
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Level 30
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East Sea |
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First evolution |
Gastrodon
Water Ground |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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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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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Shellos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
Shellos's early back sprite
- According to an interview in Nintendo Power with Ken Sugimori, Shellos and Gastrodon were originally intended for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but they were ultimately not implemented due to time constraints.
- Both Shellos and Gastrodon have early back sprites that can be found in the game data for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl; however, there are no front sprites for these forms.
- In Diamond and Pearl, no in-game Trainer uses East Sea Shellos in battle, even on the east side of Mt. Coronet.
- Shellos's English Pokédex entry for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver has the fewest words of any Pokédex entry in the core series games, with nine. The Pokédex entry is carried over to Pokémon Y and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
- The same is true for Kyurem in White.
- Prior to Generation VI, Shellos's shape was .
- Shellos is the only Pokémon with Sand Force that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.
Origin
Shellos is based on a sea slug, more specifically the Chromodoris lochi.
Name origin
Shellos may be a combination of shell and loss or lost (referring to its lack of a shell), or the German suffix -los (-less).
Karanakushi is a combination of 殻 kara (shell) and 無くした nakushita (to have lost) or 無し nashi (without).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
カラナクシ Karanakushi |
From 殻 kara (shell) and 無くした nakushita (to have lost) or 無し nashi (without) |
French |
Sancoki |
From sans coquille |
Spanish |
Shellos |
Same as English name |
German |
Schalellos |
From schalenlos |
Italian |
Shellos |
Same as English name |
Korean |
깝질무 Kapjilmu |
From 껍질 kkapjil and 무 (無) mu. Literally "Without shell". |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
無殼海牛 Wú Ké Hǎi Niú |
Literally "No shell manatee". |
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[hide]More languages |
Thai |
คารานะคูชิ Kharanakhuchi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Zoey's Shellos
- List of Pokémon with form differences
External links
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