0090 (Red/Blue/Yellow)0169 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)0090 (FireRed/LeafGreen)0171 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)0036 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)0115 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0138 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0090 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)0150 (Sword/Shield)0329 (Scarlet/Violet)0131 (The Isle of Armor)
Training
EV yield
1 Defense
Catch rate
190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship
50 (normal)
Base Exp.
61
Growth Rate
Slow
Breeding
Egg Groups
Water 3
Gender
50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles
20 (4,884–5,140 steps)
Base stats
HP
30
170
264
Attack
65
121
251
Defense
100
184
328
Sp. Atk
45
85
207
Sp. Def
25
49
163
Speed
40
76
196
Total
305
Min
Max
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Shellder.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
2
½
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
Evolution chart
#0090 Shellder Water(use Water Stone)#0091 Cloyster Water · Ice
Shellder changes
In Generation 3, Shellder does not have the Skill Link ability.
In Generation 1, Shellder has a base Special stat of 45.
In Generations 1-4, Shellder has a base experience yield of 97.
In Generations 2-7, Shellder has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
RedBlue
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Yellow
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
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.
RubySapphire
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.
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.
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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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 RubyAlpha Sapphire
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.
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 PikachuLet's Go Eevee
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
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.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Scarlet
It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
Violet
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Moves learned by Shellder
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Shellder learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Tackle
Normal
40
100
1
Water Gun
Water
40
100
4
Withdraw
Water
—
—
8
Ice Shard
Ice
40
100
12
Leer
Normal
—
100
16
Whirlpool
Water
35
85
20
Supersonic
Normal
—
55
24
Aurora Beam
Ice
65
100
28
Protect
Normal
—
—
32
Razor Shell
Water
75
95
36
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
40
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
44
Shell Smash
Normal
—
—
48
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
Egg moves
Shellder learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Shellder gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua Ring
Water
—
—
Bubble Beam
Water
65
100
Life Dew
Water
—
—
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
Moves learnt by TM
Shellder is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
11
Water Pulse
Water
60
100
22
Chilling Water
Water
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
32
Swift
Normal
60
∞
34
Icy Wind
Ice
55
95
35
Mud Shot
Ground
55
95
46
Avalanche
Ice
60
100
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
52
Snowscape
Ice
—
—
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
76
Rock Blast
Rock
25
90
77
Waterfall
Water
80
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
90
Spikes
Ground
—
—
91
Toxic Spikes
Poison
—
—
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
104
Iron Defense
Steel
—
—
110
Liquidation
Water
85
100
123
Surf
Water
90
100
124
Ice Spinner
Ice
80
100
130
Helping Hand
Normal
—
—
135
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
142
Hydro Pump
Water
110
80
143
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
187
Icicle Spear
Ice
25
100
208
Whirlpool
Water
35
85
In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Shellder sprites
Type
Generation 1
Generation 2
Generation 3
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
—
—
See all Shellder sprites
Where to find Shellder
RedBlue
Route 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City
Yellow
Route 17, 18, Vermilion City
GoldSilver
Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City
Crystal
Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
RubySapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, One Island, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
LeafGreenEmerald
Trade/migrate from another game
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City
BlackWhite
Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave
X
Trade/migrate from another game
Y
Route 8
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
SunMoon
Kala'e Bay, Poké Pelago
Ultra SunUltra Moon
Kala'e Bay
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands
SwordShield
East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, East Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, West Paldean Sea
Legends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Shellder questions
What is a good LC moveset for Shellder?
Slowbro and Slowking Pokedex confusion.
Is it possible to give a Cloyster the following moveset?
What pokemon should I use to breed my male Cloyster?
Shell Armor much to frequent?
Was Episode 66 (The Evolution Solution) of the Pokemon anime a joke (Read info)?
How can slowpoke evolve without a shellder?
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Other languages
English
Shellder
Japanese
シェルダー (Shellder)
German
Muschas
French
Kokiyas
Italian
Shellder
Spanish
Shellder
Korean
셀러 (selleo)
Chinese (Simplified)
大舌贝
Chinese (Traditional)
大舌貝
English
Bivalve Pokémon
Japanese
２まいがいポケモン
German
Muschel-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Bivalve
Italian
Pokémon Bivalve
Spanish
Pokémon Bivalvo
Korean
두조개포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
双壳贝宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
雙殼貝寶可夢
Name origin
shell hard cover shelter to protect #0089 Muk #0091 Cloyster
