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/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.
Evolution Chain
water stone
Pokédex Data
Classification
Bivalve Pokémon
Height
0.3 m (0'12")
Weight
4.0 kg (8.8 lbs)
Abilities
- Shell Armor
- Skill Link
- Overcoat (Hidden)
Game Locations
- Kalos Route 8 Area
Training
EV Yield
+1 defense
Catch Rate
190
Base Friendship
70
Growth Rate
slow
Gender Ratio
♂
♀
Egg Groups
Water3
Learned Moves
Level Up Moves
X/Y
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 4 | Withdraw | — | — | 40 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | Confuses the target. | |
| 13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 16 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 37 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage. | |
| 40 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | |
| 49 | Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| 52 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| 56 | Shell Smash | — | — | 15 | Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage. | |
| 61 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
OR/AS
| Lvl | Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 4 | Withdraw | — | — | 40 | Raises the user's Defense by one stage. | |
| 8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | Confuses the target. | |
| 13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| 16 | Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| 20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | Lowers the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | |
| 32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage. | |
| 37 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Attack by one stage. | |
| 40 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | |
| 44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | |
| 49 | Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| 52 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| 56 | Shell Smash | — | — | 15 | Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage. | |
| 61 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. |
TM/HM Moves
X/Y
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM07 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM48 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TM64 Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | User faints. | |
| TM66 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM88 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TM100 Confide | — | — | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
OR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | |
| HM07 Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | |
| TM06 Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn. | |
| TM07 Hail | — | — | 10 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | |
| TM10 Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70. | |
| TM13 Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM14 Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Has a 10% chance to freeze the target. | |
| TM17 Protect | — | — | 10 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | |
| TM18 Rain Dance | — | — | 5 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | |
| TM21 Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM27 Return | — | 100% | 20 | Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102. | |
| TM32 Double Team | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's evasion by one stage. | |
| TM42 Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | |
| TM44 Rest | — | — | 5 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | |
| TM45 Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | |
| TM48 Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Has double power if it's used more than once per turn. | |
| TM64 Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | User faints. | |
| TM66 Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | |
| TM87 Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target. | |
| TM88 Sleep Talk | — | — | 10 | Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| TM90 Substitute | — | — | 10 | Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | |
| TM94 Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain. | |
| TM100 Confide | — | — | 20 | Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
Tutor Moves
OR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Iron Defense | — | — | 15 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| Snore | 50 | 100% | 15 | Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. |
Egg Moves
X/YOR/AS
| Name | Class | Power | Acc. | PP | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | — | — | 20 | Restores 1/16 of the user's max HP each turn. | |
| Avalanche | 60 | 100% | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn. | |
| Barrier | — | — | 20 | Raises the user's Defense by two stages. | |
| Bubble Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| Mud Shot | 55 | 95% | 15 | Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage. | |
| Rapid Spin | 50 | 100% | 40 | Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes. | |
| Rock Blast | 25 | 90% | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | |
| Screech | — | 85% | 40 | Lowers the target's Defense by two stages. | |
| Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil. | |
| Twineedle | 25 | 100% | 20 | Hits twice in the same turn. Has a 20% chance to poison the target. | |
| Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Has a 20% chance to confuse the target. |
Base Stats
Hp
30
Attack
65
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
25
Speed
40
Total
305
Type Defenses
(vs. Gen 6+ rules)