Shellder • Generation IV Pokédex
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Shellder
Shellder's Type
Shellder's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 90
- Galar #
- 150
- Armor #
- 131
- Crown #
- --
Shellder's Base Stats
- HP:
- 30
- Attack:
- 65
- Defense:
- 100
- Sp. Atk:
- 45
- Sp. Def:
- 25
- Speed:
- 40
- Total:
- 305
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 1'0" (0.3m)
- Weight:
- 8.8 lbs. (4 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- Egg Groups:
- Water 3
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- EV Yield:
- 1 Defense
- Base EXP:
- 61
- Catch Rate:
- 190
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Shellder's Abilities
Here are what abilities Shellder can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Shell Armor
- Damaging moves targeting Shellder cannot inflict critical hits.
- Skill Link
- Shellder's moves that hit two to five times are guaranteed to hit five times.
- Overcoat
- Shellder does not take damage from weather.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Shellder's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Shellder's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Shellder 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.
Shellder's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Shellder'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 Shellder's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Shellder 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.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Shellder 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 170 | 201 | 233 | 264 | 30 |
| Attack | 135 | 166 | 198 | 229 | 65 |
| Defense | 205 | 236 | 268 | 299 | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 126 | 158 | 189 | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 86 | 118 | 149 | 25 |
| Speed | 85 | 116 | 148 | 179 | 40 |
| Total | 305 | ||||
Where to Find Shellder
If you're looking for where to find Shellder, 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 Shellder in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Shellder in the Wild
East Lake Axewell
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% |
Lv. |
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| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
 Norm. |
 Over. |
 Rain |
 Strm. |
 Sun |
 Snow |
 Bliz. |
 Sand. |
 Fog |
| 15% | 15% | 45% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 5% | 30% | 5% |
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Lv. |
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Lv. |
Lv. |
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Lv. |
Lv. |
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West Lake Axewell
| Surfing (w/ Rotom Bike) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Norm. |
Over. |
Rain |
Strm. |
Sun |
Snow |
Bliz. |
Sand. |
Fog |
| -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 25% | -- | -- | -- |
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Lv. |
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Giant's Seat
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% |
Lv. |
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Courageous Cavern
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% |
Lv. |
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Loop Lagoon
| Fishing Rod Encounters | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% |
Lv. |
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Pokédex Entries for Shellder
Generation 4 Pokédex Entries
Diamond
Pearl
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.
Generation 3 Pokédex Entries
Ruby
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.
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.
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.
Generation 2 Pokédex Entries
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.
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
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.