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Shellder (Japanese: シェルダー, HepburnSherudaa) (SHELL-der[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Shellder is protected by its two large shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out. It has two large eyes inside the shell.

Behavior[]

Shellder live on the sea floor, digging holes with their tongues and hiding in them with their tongues out to catch prey. Their tongues are never withdrawn, even when sleeping. Yanking on them will cause them to open up in shock. Shellder can move surprisingly quickly by flapping their shells. They can also lampoon prey with Icicle Spear.Shellder enjoy eating Slowpoke tail secretions and will bite these tails on sight. They then adopt a spiral shape and inject poison as the Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro. They are also oddly attracted to King’s Rocks. If a Slowpoke is wearing one, a Shellder may propel itself into the air to bite its head, triggering its evolution into a Slowking.

Natural abilities[]

Shellder can have the ability Shell Armor or the ability Skill Link. Shell Armor prevents Shellder's opponents from getting a Critical Hit on Shellder. Skill Link increases the frequency of multi-hitting attacks. As a last resort, Shellder clamps on to its opponents. It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells.

It is said (in the anime & in-game Pokédex entries) that if a Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail, the Slowpoke will evolve into Slowbro (the Shellder changes shape with it). Also if a Shellder clamps on Slowpoke's head while wearing a King's Rock, the Slowpoke will evolve into a Slowking. According to Slowking's Pokédex entries, when the Slowpoke's head is bitten, toxins enter the Slowpoke's head (and into its brain), unlocking extraordinary power and triggering evolution. These same toxins also causes a Slowbro to no longer be able to feel pain.

According to Slowbro & Slowking's Pokédex entries, the Shellder's produce toxins that affect either their victims brain (in Slowking's case) or their nervous system (in Slowbro's case). It is also said that if a Slowbro's or Slowking's Shellder is removed or detached it (Slowbro/Slowking) will revert (devolve) back to a regular Slowpoke.

Also, it is said that Shellder's tend to latch on to a Slowpoke if it is holding a King's Rock (a reference to Slowking's requirements for evolving).

Upon the Slowpoke's evolution, the Shellder changes it form into either Slowbro's shell (attached to Slowbro's tail) or a Slowking's crown. In its crown form, the Shellder eyes are located on it backside (which can be easily seen by the player character when a Slowking is used in battle), basically giving Slowking eyes in the back of its head.

Shellder are known to be prey for many Pokémon such as Kingler, which use their giant claws, Omastar, which use their fangs, Rufflet, which use their talons, and Bruxish, which use their teeth all to crack open its shell.

Evolution[]

Shellder evolves into Cloyster by use of a Water Stone.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Seafoam Islands, Routes 6, 11, 19, 20 and 21, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor and Seafoam Islands with Super Rod Common
Yellow Vermilion Harbor and Routes 17 and 18 with Super Rod Common
Gold and Silver Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod) Common
Crystal Routes 20, 21, 26, 27 and 41, Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod) Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Pallet Town, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Firered Only) Common
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod) Rare
Platinum Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod) Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41 and 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod) Rare
Black and White Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay Uncommon
X and Y Route 8 (Good Rod, Y only), Trade from Y Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Kala'e Bay Uncommon


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    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.

  • 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

    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.

  • Diamond

    It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

  • Pearl

    It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

  • Platinum

    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.

  • Black

    It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

  • White

    It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

  • Black 2

    It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

  • White 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 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

    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, Pikachu!

    The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

  • Let'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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
30
Attack
65
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
25
Speed
40
Total
305

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
4 Withdraw —% 40 Type Water HOME Water Status
8 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
16 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
28 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
32 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
37 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
40 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
44 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
49 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
52 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
56 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
61 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
13 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 1 0 ♥
16 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
20 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
25 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
28 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 3 0 ♥
32 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
37 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2 3 ♥
40 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 3 0 ♥
44 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 3 0 ♥
49 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
52 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 1 4 ♥
56 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
61 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water Status
8 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
13 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
16 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
20 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
28 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
32 Razor Shell 75 95% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
37 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
40 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
44 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special
49 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
52 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
56 Shell Smash —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
61 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
4 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2
8 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
13 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
16 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
20 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
25 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3
28 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
32 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
37 Whirlpool 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
40 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
44 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
49 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water Cute 1 0 ♥
9 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
17 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
33 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
41 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water Tough 3 0 ♥
49 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water
9 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
17 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice
25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
33 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
41 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water
49 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Withdraw 50 100% 35 Type Water HOME Water
18 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
23 Clamp 35 85% 15 Type Water HOME Water
30 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice
39 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
50 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM30 Teleport —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Selfdestruct 130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Explosion 170 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM49 Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Aqua Ring Corsola —% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status
Avalanche Crabominable 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bubble Beam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crabrawler, Crabominable 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Icicle Spear Shellder 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Mud Shot Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Rapid Spin * Tentacool, Kabuto, Anorith 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Rock Blast Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Take Down * Kabuto 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Twineedle * Skorupi 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Water Pulse Tentacool, Tentacruel, Clauncher, Clawitzer 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Aqua Ring Corsola —% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Avalanche Cloyster, Crawdaunt 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 1 0 ♥
Bubble Beam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 3 ♥
Icicle Spear Shellder 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Mud Shot Kabuto 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Tough 4 0 ♥
Rapid Spin * Kabuto 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
Rock Blast Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Take Down * Kabuto 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Twineedle * Skorupi 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
Water Pulse Tentacool, Tentacruel, Clauncher, Clawitzer 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Aqua Ring Corsola —% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status
Avalanche Cloyster, Crawdaunt 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Icicle Spear Shellder, Cloyster 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Mud Shot Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Rapid Spin * Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Rock Blast Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo 25 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Take Down Shellder, Cloyster 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Twineedle * Skorupi, Drapion 25 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
Water Pulse Tentacool, Tentacruel 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
Icicle Spear Shellder, Cloyster 10 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Mud Shot Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops 55 95% 15 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Tough 2
Rapid Spin * Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Rock BlastHGSS Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola 25 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Take Down Shellder, Cloyster 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 1 0 ♥
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 1 3 ♥
Icicle Spear Shellder, Cloyster 10 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
Rapid Spin * Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
Take Down Shellder, Cloyster 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Barrier Tentacool, Tentacruel —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
BubbleBeam Tentacool, Tentacruel, Corsola 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
Rapid Spin * Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Screech Tentacool, Tentacruel 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Take Down Tentacool, Tentacruel, Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Liquidation USUM 85 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Dive  80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 1
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Explosion FRLGE 250 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Selfdestruct XD 200 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 8 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Trivia[]

  • Shellder is one of the 16 Pokemon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
  • Shellder almost resembles and have similarities with Spenp from Yo-Kai Watch.

Origin[]

It is based off of a bivalve clam with its tongue representing the "foot" of a clam (a part of a clam often mistaken for a tongue). The fact it bites onto Slowpoke and produces toxins into them may make it based off of a leech as well.

Etymology[]

Shellder is a mix of shell or shelled and shelter.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 333. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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