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This article was reviewed by Ishrak. Ishrak is a Gaming & Video Expert specializing in sharing Pokémon and Minecraft videos. With over eight years of gaming and streaming experience, Ishrak has a follower base of over 35,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million views. He is also a Pokémon ROM-Hacker and some of his most popular videos highlight tips and advice for people learning how to play Pokémon games. This article has been viewed 49,464 times.
Shelgon is a dragon-type Pokémon introduced in the third generation of the game. It is characterized by having a body enclosed in a circular white shell, with only its legs protruding from beneath and its eyes peering out a hole in front. Shelgon evolves from Bagon, a bipedal dragon type, and eventually turns into Salamence, its third and final form. Evolving Shelgon is simple since it follows the standard evolution requirements and doesn’t need any special conditions before it can transform.
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1 Battle Pokémon types that are weak against Shelgon. As a dragon type, Shelgon is very effective against similar dragon-type Pokémon, dealing twice the normal damage as it would on other Pokémon.
Pure dragon types like Dratini, Dragonair, and Druddigon, especially the ones with lower levels, are good prey for Shelgon.
2 Avoid Pokémon types that Shelgon would take severe damage from. Fairy- and ice-type Pokémon are the ones you should avoid fighting. These types, like Granbull and Clefairy (fairy starting at Gen 6) or Abomasnow (ice), will inflict severe to twice the normal damage to Shelgon.
Dragon types are also vulnerable to fellow dragon types, so when facing Pokémon like Axew or another Shelgon, make sure you use the most effective attack on its Skill list to seriously damage the other dragon type, and quickly win the match.
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3 Keep gaining experience points (XP). XP are needed to level up, and Shelgon will evolve into Salamence without any special conditions once it reaches level 50. Continue battling Pokémon that Shelgon is strong against to get easy matches and to earn XP quickly.
The growth rate for Shelgon is low, so it will take a bit longer than normal to level it up.[1]X Expert Source IshrakGaming & Video ExpertExpert Interview
4 Use Rare Candies to level up. Rare Candy is an in-game food item that instantly increases the level of the Pokémon that eats it. Rare Candies can be found anywhere in the game, from side quests to prizes on certain in-game events, like bug catching. This is a great way to level up your Shelgon without having to do any Pokémon battles.
The number of Rare Candies in every game version is limited, so you may find it hard to evolve Shelgon using Rare Candies alone.
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Question How can I teach Shelgon new moves? Community Answer You can teach most Pokemon TMs and HMs or by leveling them up and evolving. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 10
Question Is there a stone to evolve Shelgon into Salamence? Jacob Lord Community Answer No. Shelgon only evolves via leveling up. Typically, evolution stones are used for certain species of Normal, Fire, Grass, Electric, and Water types. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8
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1 Battle Pokémon types that are weak against Shelgon. As a dragon type, Shelgon is very effective against similar dragon-type Pokémon, dealing twice the normal damage as it would on other Pokémon. 
2 Avoid Pokémon types that Shelgon would take severe damage from. Fairy- and ice-type Pokémon are the ones you should avoid fighting. These types, like Granbull and Clefairy (fairy starting at Gen 6) or Abomasnow (ice), will inflict severe to twice the normal damage to Shelgon. 
3 Keep gaining experience points (XP). XP are needed to level up, and Shelgon will evolve into Salamence without any special conditions once it reaches level 50. Continue battling Pokémon that Shelgon is strong against to get easy matches and to earn XP quickly. 
4 Use Rare Candies to level up. Rare Candy is an in-game food item that instantly increases the level of the Pokémon that eats it. Rare Candies can be found anywhere in the game, from side quests to prizes on certain in-game events, like bug catching. This is a great way to level up your Shelgon without having to do any Pokémon battles. 
Community Answer You can teach most Pokemon TMs and HMs or by leveling them up and evolving. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 5 Helpful 10 
Jacob Lord Community Answer No. Shelgon only evolves via leveling up. Typically, evolution stones are used for certain species of Normal, Fire, Grass, Electric, and Water types. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 4 Helpful 8 
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