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All Interactive Maps and LocationsShellosBy Nadine DorniedenKenneth Seward Jr.Matthew Adler+25 moreUpdated: Jul 10, 2025 5:48pm UTC

Shellos is a Water-type Pokemon and part of the Pokemon Legends: Arceus Hisui Pokedex. This Pokedex page covers how to get Shellos, Shellos's evolution, Shellos's Pokedex entry, and more in Pokemon Legends: Arceus.

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  • Shellos Pokedex Entry
  • Shellos Base Stats
  • Shellos Location - How to Get Shellos
  • Shellos Evolution
  • Shellos Items Carried and Preferred Foods

Shellos Pokedex Entry

West Sea Form

"Found in abundance on seashores bordering warm waters. Shellos are unexpectedly friendly and will crawl toward any person they see. Take care not to get coated in mucus!"

East Sea Form

"Found in abundance on seashores bordering cold waters. When pressed upon, the Pokémon will secrete from its body’s surface a purple fluid that will stain one’s clothes."

Name TypeCategoryHisui Pokedex Number
ShellosWater.pngSea Slug No. 082

Shellos Base Stats

These base stats are from previous Pokemon games, so they aren't mathematically accurate in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, but they still are useful for comparative purposes.
HP Atk Def
76 48 48
Sp.Atk Sp.Def Speed
57 62 34

Shellos Location - How to Get Shellos

Obsidian FieldlandsCrimson Mirelands
  • Sandgem Flats (West Sea)
  • Ramanas Island (West Sea)
  • Not found here
Cobalt CoastlandsCoronet Highlands
  • Tranquility Cove (East Sea)
  • Seagrass Haven (East Sea)
  • Not found here
Alabaster Icelands
  • Not found here

Shellos Evolution

Shellos evolves into Gastrodon.

ShellosGastrodon
Shellos.jpgLv. 30Gastrodon.jpg

Shellos has two forms, West Sea and East Sea, and can be found in different areas of Hisui. Their appearance does not influence their stats, but it does determine what their evolved form looks like.

Shellos (West Sea) Shellos (East Sea)
Shellos-West.jpgShellos-East.jpg

Shellos Items Carried and Preferred Foods

Preferred FoodItems CarriedItems Carried (Alpha)
  • Hearty Grains
  • Plump Beans
  • Nanab Berry
  • Ball of Mud
  • Exp. Candy S
  • Seed of Mastery
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