Shellder #0090
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Shell Armor - Ability 1 Skill Link - Ability 2 Overcoat - Hidden |
| Classification | The Bivalve Pokémon |
| National ID | #0090 |
| Regional ID | #0329 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 30 | 90—137 | |
| Attack | 65 | 63—128 | |
| Defense | 100 | 94—167 | |
| Sp. Attack | 45 | 45—106 | |
| Sp. Defense | 25 | 27—84 | |
| Speed | 40 | 40—101 | |
| Total | 305 | Calculated Stat Range |
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
Pokédex Entries
"It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender." "Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort." | |
"It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast." "Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open." | |
"It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out." | |
"The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields." "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." | |
"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." "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." | |
"The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed." | |
"Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open." "Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort." | |
"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." | |
"It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out." | |
"It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast." "Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls." | |
"It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender." "Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open." | |
"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." | |
"It swims facing backward by open ing and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast." "Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls." | |
"Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort." | |
"The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 4 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 8 | 40 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| 12 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 16 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| 20 | — | 55 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 24 | 65 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| 28 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 32 | 75 | 95 | Water | Phys. | |
| 36 | — | — | Steel | Stat. | |
| 40 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| 44 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 48 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. |
Egg Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM046 | 60 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM052 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM076 | 25 | 90 | Rock | Phys. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM090 | — | — | Ground | Stat. | |
| TM091 | — | — | Poison | Stat. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM104 | — | — | Steel | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM124 | 80 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM187 | 25 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 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

