Shellder #0090
The data on this page are from Scarlet and Violet, the most recent appearance of Shellder. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Shell Armor - Ability 1 Skill Link - Ability 2 Overcoat - Hidden |
| Classification | The Bivalve Pokémon |
| National ID | #0090 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 30 | 90—137 | |||
| Attack | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Defense | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Sp. Attack | 45 | 45—87 | 50—97 | 55—106 | |
| Sp. Defense | 25 | 27—69 | 30—77 | 33—84 | |
| Speed | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Total | 305 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Water 3 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Defense |
| Base Exp. Yield | 61 |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Catch Chance | ~35.19% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Shellder via level-up in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| 4 | Withdraw | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| 8 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| 12 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 16 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
| 20 | Supersonic | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| 28 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95 | Water | Phys. |
| 36 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| 40 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| 44 | Shell Smash | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Shellder as Egg Moves in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| Life Dew | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Shellder via TM in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM007 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM022 | Chilling Water | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM025 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM032 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM034 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM035 | Mud Shot | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. |
| TM046 | Avalanche | 60 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM047 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM050 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM052 | Snowscape | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM070 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM076 | Rock Blast | 25 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM077 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM085 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM090 | Spikes | — | — | Ground | Stat. |
| TM091 | Toxic Spikes | — | — | Poison | Stat. |
| TM103 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM104 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM110 | Liquidation | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM123 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM124 | Ice Spinner | 80 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM130 | Helping Hand | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM142 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
| TM143 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM187 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM208 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite