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Shelgon's Type

DRAGON

Shelgon's Pokédex #s

National #: 372

Galar #: --

Armor #: --

Crown #: 114

Shelgon's Base Stats

HP:: 65

Attack:: 95

Defense:: 100

Sp. Atk:: 60

Sp. Def:: 50

Speed:: 50

Total:: 420

Misc. Info

Height:: 3'7" (1.1m)

Weight:: 243.6 lbs. (110.5 kg)

Gender Ratio:

Egg Groups:: Dragon

EXP At Lv. 100:: 1,250,000

EV Yield:: 2 Defense

Base EXP:: 147

Catch Rate:: 45

Base Happiness:: 35

Shelgon's Abilities

Here are what abilities Shelgon can possibly have, along with their effects.

Rock Head: Prevents all recoil damage Shelgon takes from moves that cause recoil damage.

Overcoat: Shelgon does not take damage from weather.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Shelgon's weakness and resistance is to various types.

2×: ICE

DRAGON

FAIRY

½: FIRE

WATER

ELECTRIC

GRASS

Shelgon's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Shelgon evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.

Bagon: starting form

Shelgon: at level 32

Salamence: at level 44

Shelgon's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

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Below is a list of all of the moves that Shelgon can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Shelgon learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
Evo.	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
1	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
1	Ember Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	40	100%	25	One Target
1	Leer Lowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage.	NORMAL	--	100%	30	Nearby Enemies
1	Bite Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.	DARK	60	100%	25	One Target
1	Dragon Breath Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.	DRAGON	60	100%	20	One Target
15	Headbutt Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.	NORMAL	70	100%	15	One Target
20	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
25	Crunch 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.	DARK	80	100%	15	One Target
33	Dragon Claw Damages the target.	DRAGON	80	100%	15	One Target
39	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target
46	Focus Energy Raises critical hit rate by two stages.	NORMAL	--	--	30	User
53	Flamethrower Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	90	100%	15	One Target
60	Outrage Confuses Shelgon after 2–3 turns.	DRAGON	120	100%	10	Random Enemy
67	Double-Edge Shelgon takes 33% of Double-Edge's damage as recoil damage.	NORMAL	120	100%	15	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Shelgon can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM21	Rest Shelgon restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM22	Rock Slide Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.	ROCK	75	90%	10	Nearby Enemies
TM24	Snore Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.	NORMAL	50	100%	15	One Target
TM25	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM26	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
TM31	Attract Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.	NORMAL	--	100%	15	One Target
TM33	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM34	Sunny Day Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.	FIRE	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM39	Facade Does double damage if Shelgon is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM43	Brick Break Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.	FIGHTING	75	100%	15	One Target
TM48	Rock Tomb 100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.	ROCK	60	95%	15	One Target
TM65	Shadow Claw Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)	GHOST	70	100%	15	One Target
TM68	Fire Fang Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Has a separate 10% chance to make the target flinch.	FIRE	65	95%	15	One Target
TM76	Round Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.	NORMAL	60	100%	15	One Target

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Shelgon can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TR01	Body Slam Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.	NORMAL	85	100%	15	One Target
TR02	Flamethrower Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	90	100%	15	One Target
TR03	Hydro Pump Damages the target.	WATER	110	80%	5	One Target
TR13	Focus Energy Raises critical hit rate by two stages.	NORMAL	--	--	30	User
TR15	Fire Blast Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	110	85%	5	One Target
TR20	Substitute Costs 25% of Shelgon's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR24	Outrage Confuses Shelgon after 2–3 turns.	DRAGON	120	100%	10	Random Enemy
TR26	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR27	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Shelgon's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TR32	Crunch 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.	DARK	80	100%	15	One Target
TR42	Hyper Voice Damages all nearby enemies.	NORMAL	90	100%	10	Nearby Enemies
TR46	Iron Defense Raises Shelgon's Defense by two stages.	STEEL	--	--	15	User
TR47	Dragon Claw Damages the target.	DRAGON	80	100%	15	One Target
TR51	Dragon Dance Raises Shelgon's Attack and Speed by one stage.	DRAGON	--	--	20	User
TR62	Dragon Pulse Damages the target.	DRAGON	85	100%	10	One Target
TR69	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Shelgon can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Shelgon.

	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
EGG	Defense Curl Raises Shelgon's Defense by one stage. Rollout and Ice Ball do double damage.	NORMAL	--	--	40	User
EGG	Dragon Rush Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	DRAGON	100	75%	10	One Target
EGG	Thrash Confuses Shelgon after 2–3 turns.	NORMAL	120	100%	10	Random Enemy
EGG	Twister 20% chance of making all nearby enemies flinch. Does double damage against Bounce, Fly, or Sky Drop.	DRAGON	40	100%	20	Nearby Enemies

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Shelgon learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
Evo.	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
1	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
1	Ember Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	40	100%	25	One Target
1	Leer Lowers all nearby enemies' Defense by one stage.	NORMAL	--	100%	30	Nearby Enemies
1	Bite Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.	DARK	60	100%	25	One Target
1	Dragon Breath Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.	DRAGON	60	100%	20	One Target
15	Headbutt Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.	NORMAL	70	100%	15	One Target
20	Scary Face Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.	NORMAL	--	100%	10	One Target
25	Crunch 20% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.	DARK	80	100%	15	One Target
33	Dragon Claw Damages the target.	DRAGON	80	100%	15	One Target
39	Zen Headbutt Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	PSYCHIC	80	90%	15	One Target
46	Focus Energy Raises critical hit rate by two stages.	NORMAL	--	--	30	User
53	Flamethrower Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	90	100%	15	One Target
60	Outrage Confuses Shelgon after 2–3 turns.	DRAGON	120	100%	10	Random Enemy
67	Double-Edge Shelgon takes 33% of Double-Edge's damage as recoil damage.	NORMAL	120	100%	15	One Target

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Shelgon can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
TM02	Dragon Claw Damages the target.	DRAGON	80	100%	15	One Target
TM05	Roar Forces the foe to switch out, or ends wild battles.	NORMAL	--	--	20	One Target
TM11	Sunny Day Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.	FIRE	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM17	Protect Protects Shelgon from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM18	Rain Dance Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.	WATER	--	--	5	Entire Field
TM31	Brick Break Breaks the opponent's Light Screen or Reflect.	FIGHTING	75	100%	15	One Target
TM32	Double Team Raises Shelgon's Evasion by one stage.	NORMAL	--	--	15	User
TM35	Flamethrower Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	90	100%	15	One Target
TM38	Fire Blast Has a 10% chance to burn the target.	FIRE	110	85%	5	One Target
TM39	Rock Tomb 100% chance of lowering the target's Speed by one stage.	ROCK	60	95%	15	One Target
TM40	Aerial Ace Doesn't miss the target.	FLYING	60	--	20	One Target
TM42	Facade Does double damage if Shelgon is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	NORMAL	70	100%	20	One Target
TM44	Rest Shelgon restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.	PSYCHIC	--	--	10	User
TM45	Attract Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.	NORMAL	--	100%	15	One Target
TM58	Endure Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM59	Dragon Pulse Damages the target.	DRAGON	85	100%	10	One Target
TM65	Shadow Claw Has a higher critical hit rate. (+1 stage.)	GHOST	70	100%	15	One Target
TM80	Rock Slide Has a 30% chance of causing all nearby enemies to flinch.	ROCK	75	90%	10	Nearby Enemies
TM82	Sleep Talk Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Shelgon's moves at random.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM87	Swagger Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.	NORMAL	--	85%	15	One Target
TM90	Substitute Costs 25% of Shelgon's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.	NORMAL	--	--	10	User
TM93	Cut Damages the target.	NORMAL	50	95%	30	One Target
TM96	Strength Damages the target.	NORMAL	80	100%	15	One Target
TM98	Rock Smash 50% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.	FIGHTING	40	100%	15	One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Shelgon can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Shelgon.

	Move	Type	Power	Acc.%	PP	Target
EGG	Defense Curl Raises Shelgon's Defense by one stage. Rollout and Ice Ball do double damage.	NORMAL	--	--	40	User
EGG	Dragon Rush Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.	DRAGON	100	75%	10	One Target
EGG	Thrash Confuses Shelgon after 2–3 turns.	NORMAL	120	100%	10	Random Enemy
EGG	Twister 20% chance of making all nearby enemies flinch. Does double damage against Bounce, Fly, or Sky Drop.	DRAGON	40	100%	20	Nearby Enemies
EGG	Hydro Pump Damages the target.	WATER	110	80%	5	One Target
EGG	Dragon Dance Raises Shelgon's Attack and Speed by one stage.	DRAGON	--	--	20	User
EGG	Fire Fang Has a 10% chance to burn the target. Has a separate 10% chance to make the target flinch.	FIRE	65	95%	15	One Target

Shelgon's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Shelgon's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Shelgon's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Shelgon is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.

Stats at level 100	0 EVs		252+ EVs		Base Stat
Stats at level 100	Min	Max	Min	Max	Base Stat
HP	240	271	303	334	65
Attack	195	226	258	289	95
Defense	205	236	268	299	100
Sp. Atk	125	156	188	219	60
Sp. Def	105	136	168	199	50
Speed	105	136	168	199	50
Total					420

Where to Find Shelgon in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

SwSh Mode BDSP Mode

If you're looking for where to find Shelgon, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Shelgon in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Exclusive to Pokémon Sword

Shelgon is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, so if you are playing Pokémon Shield, you will need to trade with someone playing Pokémon Sword in order to obtain it for your Pokédex.

Getting Shelgon By Evolution

Evolves from Bagon at level 30.

Location information on where to find Shelgon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Shelgon

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Sword

This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.

Shield

Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up.

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

Sun

The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.

Moon

They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don't die is not known.

Ultra Sun

The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.

Ultra Moon

Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

X

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

Y

Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.

Omega Ruby

Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.

Alpha Sapphire

Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

HeartGold SoulSilver

It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

Ruby

Inside SHELGON's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This POKéMON's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.

Sapphire

Covering SHELGON's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this POKéMON hides away in a cavern.

Emerald

It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.

FireRed LeafGreen

Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.