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Shellder (Pokémon)

2012-12-09T08:56:15Z

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Shellder |
jname=シェルダー |
tmname=Shellder |
art=FRLG |
size=150px |
pron=<sc>''shell''-der</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex=090 |
oldjdex=169 |
jdex=171 |
hdex=260 |
typen=1 |
type1=Water |
species=Bivalve |
height-ftin=1'00" |
height-m=0.3 |
weight-lbs=8.8 |
weight-kg=4.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Shell Armor |
ability2=Skill Link |
abilityd=Overcoat |
egggroupn=1 |
egggroup1=Water 3 |
egggroup2= |
eggcycles=20 |
evde=1 |
expyield=97 |
lv100exp=1,250,000 |
gendercode=127 |
color=Purple |
catchrate=190 |
body=01 |
pokefordex=shellder |
generation=1 |
footnotes=}}
'''Shellder''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''シェルダー''' ''Shellder'') is a {{type|Water}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Cloyster}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}}.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Shellder have a two-piece, purplish-blue shell with four spikes, two on the top shell and two on the bottom shell. They use their shell for propulsion in swimming by rapidly closing and opening the two halves. Shellder have a large, red tongue which they use for burrowing. Their inner body is round, black, and {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon consisting of only a head|shaped similar to a pearl}}. The body of a Shellder is known to be soft and tender.

After attaching to a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail and evolving into {{p|Slowbro}}, Shellder's shell becomes a cement-grey color. It transforms into a spiny, spiraled cone with four tiers. In this form, Shellder has a circular mouth lined with sharp teeth, which securely anchor it onto the host Slowbro's tail. On the top side of the lowest segment of its shell, it has two aggressive-looking eyes peeking out and facing Slowbro's back. As can be seen when they blink, the color of the eyelids matches its shell. Slowbro's tail seems to be lodged down its throat, where the Shellder enjoys the sweet taste of Slowbro's sap secretions. Despite having Slowbro's tail in its mouth, it is capable of pronouncing its name. It also seems to possess some ability to manipulate and move Slowbro's tail on its own, possibly by somehow shifting its own weight.

After attaching to a Slowpoke's head and evolving into a {{p|Slowking}}, Shellder's shell becomes a light grey color. It also becomes a spiny, spiraled cone, but with three tiers. In this form, Shellder has a circular mouth lined with several sharp teeth, which securely anchor it onto the host Slowking's head, with at least two pressed into its forehead. On the bottom side of the lowest segment of its shell, it has two aggressive looking eyes peeking out and facing the opposite direction of Slowking. As can be seen when they blink, the color of the eyelids matches its shell.

====Gender differences====
None.

===Special abilities===
Shellder's shell is harder than a diamond and can withstand powerful attacks. When sand combines with the body fluids inside of Shellder, beautiful pearls are formed. As {{m|clamp}}ing on to an opponent reveal their vulnerable parts, they use the move only as a last resort. When a Shellder latches onto the tail of a fishing {{p|Slowpoke}}, the two Pokémon undergo a fusion evolution as a {{p|Slowbro}} is created and the Shellder changes in appearance. Likewise, if a Shellder bites a Slowpoke on the head due to the attraction of a {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|King's Rock}} or some other reason, that Slowpoke will instead become a {{p|Slowking}}, the poison secreted by the Shellder reaches its head making it extremely intelligent.

===Behavior===
Its tongue is always hanging out, as it sits on the sea floor. Shellder swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. When Shellder sleeps it uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the sand and then sleeps in it. While Shellder is sleeping, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out. Attaching to a Slowpoke and evolving into either Slowbro or Slowking causes the Shellder to become parasitic and using the Slowbro or Slowking as a host. It feeds on Slowbro's sap secretions which taste so sweet it refuses to let go. It will also feed off Slowbro's leftovers. Shellder are apparently attracted to the King's Rock since it is this item that makes the Shellder bite Slowpoke on the head and transform it into a {{p|Slowking}}. Slowking's yawn provokes it to release more toxins, thus causing the Slowking host to become more intelligent.

===Habitat===
[[File:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
Shellder lives on the sea floor. Their native range includes [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]], but it can be fished up in [[Sinnoh]] and [[Unova]] as well. It can also parasitically inhabit the head of a Slowking or the tail of a Slowbro.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}
When Shellder's mouth is clamped on {{p|Slowbro}}'s tail, it will feed on Slowbro's sap secretions, as well as the leftovers of food eaten by the host {{p|Slowbro}}. When it's on its own, Shellder is most likely a filter feeder. The Pokédex entry in Pokémon Stadium states that it hides in sand on the seafloor and catches prey with its soft tongue. It is unknown if or how it feeds while attached to Slowking's head.

==In the anime==
:''For a list of Shellder's appearances in the anime as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of [[Slowbro#In the anime|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking#In the anime|Slowking]].''
[[File:Marilyn Shellder.png|thumb|right|230px|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|230px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|right|230px|Crown Shellder in the anime]]

===Major appearances===
[[Jessie]] captured a Shellder in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]''. Later in the episode, it bit on a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, making it evolve into a {{p|Slowbro}} and leaving Team Rocket.

===Minor appearances===
Shellder's first appearance was as part of a {{p|Slowbro}} in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''.

The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. It was sick and [[Nurse Joy]] sent {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} over to [[Sunny Town]] (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'' under the ownership of [[The Sensational Sisters]]. One reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''.

A sick Shellder was treated by [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]''.

Multiple Shellder also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.

A Shellder living in the ocean surrounding [[Shamouti Island]] appeared in ''[[Slowking's Day]]''.

A Shellder was one of the Pokémon living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]''.

Three Shellder appeared in ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'' living underwater.

In ''[[EP215|Octillery The Outcast]]'', [[Ash's Totodile]] went up against an unnamed Trainer's Shellder in a qualifying match for the [[Whirl Cup]] tournament and won.

In ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', a Shellder was living underwater.

[[Pryce]] of Mahogany Town owns multiple Shellder in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]''.

A Shellder bit a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, evolving it in the process, in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]''.

Many Shellder were seen in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', evolving many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].

A Shellder appeared in the Contest in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]''.

A Shellder also appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'' under the ownership of [[Marilyn]].

===Pokédex entries===
:''For Shellder's Pokédex entries as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the Pokédex entries sections of [[Slowbro#Pokédex entries|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking#Pokédex entries|Slowking]].''

==In the manga==
[[File:Lorelei Multiple Shellder Adventures.png|thumb|right|150px|[[Lorelei]]'s Shellder, as seen in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], [[Lorelei]] owns several Shellder. These Shellder were sent to attack [[Kanto]] alongside several other [[Elite Four]] Pokémon.

===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
Misty threw a Shellder at Ash after he was constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.

:''For Shellder's appearances in the manga as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the manga sections of [[Slowbro#In the manga|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking#In the manga|Slowking]].''

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder as seen in [[PM034]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Shellder (TCG)}}
:''For Shellder's appearances in the TCG as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see [[Slowbro (TCG)]] and [[Slowking (TCG)]].''

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: Three Shellder appear on the Red Table and give the player points when hit. When Catch'em Mode is activated, they also reveal the silhouette of the Pokémon attempting to be captured upon being hit.

===Pokédex entries===
:''For Shellder's Pokédex entries as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the Pokédex entries sections of [[Slowbro#Game data|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking#Game data|Slowking]].''

{{dex
|gen=1
|type=water
|redbluedex=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
|yellowdex=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
|stadiumdex=Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
|golddex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|silverdex=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
|crystaldex={{m|Clamp}}ing on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
|stadium2dex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|rsdex=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.
|emeralddex=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.
|firereddex=It is encased in a {{a|Shell Armor|shell that is harder than diamond}}. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
|leafgreendex=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
|dpptdex=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
|heartgolddex=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
|soulsilverdex=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
|bwdex=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
|b2w2dex=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=Water |
gen=1 |
rbrarity=Common |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] [[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Cinnabar Island]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} |
jbrarity=Unknown|
jbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] [[Route]]s {{rtn|6|Kanto}}, {{rtn|11|Kanto}}, {{rtn|19|Kanto}}, {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, and {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Vermilion Harbor]], [[Seafoam Islands]], and [[Cinnabar Island]] with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} |
yrarity=Common |
yarea=[[Vermilion Harbor]] and [[Routes]] {{rtn|17|Kanto}} and {{rtn|18|Kanto}} with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}} |
gsrarity=Common |
gsarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, [[Olivine City]]{{tt|*|Harbor}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Pallet Town]], [[New Bark Town]] and [[Union Cave]]{{tt|*|B2F}} (Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} or {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}})|
crarity=Common |
carea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|26|Kanto}} and {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, [[Olivine City]]{{tt|*|Harbor}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Pallet Town]], [[New Bark Town]] and [[Union Cave]]{{tt|*|B2F}} (Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} or {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}})|
gen3ex=frlg |
frlgrarity=Common |
frlgarea=[[Pallet Town]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Vermilion City]], {{OBP|One Island|town}}, {{OBP|Five Island|town}}, [[Icefall Cave]] |
frlgex=firered|
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Cipher Key Lair]] |
xdshadow=yes |
dprarity=Rare |
dparea={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] (Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
ptrarity=Rare |
ptarea={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] (Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
palarea=Sea |
hgssrarity=Rare |
hgssarea=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|41|Johto}}, and {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], and [[New Bark Town]] (Fish with {{DL|Fishing|Good Rod}} or {{DL|Fishing|Super Rod}}) |
walkarea={{pw|Blue Lake}} and {{pw|Stormy Beach}}|
bwrarity=Uncommon ([[Super Rod]]) Common (Rippling Water) |
bwarea={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]], [[Undella Bay]]|
dwarea={{dwa|Sparkling Sea}} |
b2w2rarity=Unknown |
b2w2area={{rt|13|Unova}}, [[Undella Town]], [[Seaside Cave]], [[Humilau City]] ([[Fishing]]) |
}}

====Side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=water
|snap=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]
|channel=[[Cobalt Coast|Secret Cove]]
|pinball=[[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Seaside]] [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]] [[Seafoam Islands]]
|trozei=[[SOL Laboratory 3]] [[Secret Storage 14]] Endless Level 33 [[Mr. Who's Den]]
|md=[[Stormy Sea]] (1F-8F) [[Silver Trench]] (1F-8F) [[Far-off Sea]] (1F-8F) [[Marvelous Sea]] (B1-B5) [[Fantasy Strait]] (B1-B5)
|md2=[[Beach Cave]] (B1-B4) [[Surrounded Sea]] (1F-20F)
|rumble=[[Bright Beach]]
|rumble2=Beach: [[Challenger's Ground]]
}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=water}}
{{eventAvail|List of Jeremy event Pokémon#Shellder|Pokémon Trade and Battle Day|United States|2004|24}}
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Shellder|Gotta Catch 'Em All #3|Japan|2006|10}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=water
|rby1=Berry|rby1type=Berries (Generation II)|rby=100|rby1image=no
|gsc1=Pearl|gsc1type=Valuable item|gsc1rar=25
|gsc2=Big Pearl|gsc2type=Valuable item|gsc2rar=8
|fr1=Pearl|fr1type=Valuable item|fr1rar=50
|fr2=Big Pearl|fr2type=Valuable item|fr2rar=5
|dppt1=Pearl|dppt1type=Valuable item|dppt1rar=50
|dppt2=Big Pearl|dppt2type=Valuable item|dppt2rar=5
|hgss1=Pearl|hgss1type=Valuable item|hgss1rar=50
|hgss2=Big Pearl|hgss2type=Valuable item|hgss2rar=5
|bw1=Pearl|bw1type=Valuable item|bw1rar=50
|bw2=Big Pearl|bw2type=Valuable item|bw2rar=5
|b2w21=Pearl|bw1type=Valuable item|b2w21rar=50
|b2w22=Big Pearl|bw2type=Valuable item|b2w22rar=5
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 30 |
Attack= 65 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk= 45 |
SpDef= 25 |
Special= 45 |
Speed= 40 |
type=Water }}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=2
|SpeedMax=3
|Power=3
|PowerMax=3
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=2
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=2
|JumpMax=2
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
type1=water|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}

===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||}}
{{learnlist/level5|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40||}}
{{learnlist/level5|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|16|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level5|20|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30||}}
{{learnlist/level5|25|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|37|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|40|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|44|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|49|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level5|56|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15||}}
{{learnlist/level5|61|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|||‡|''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}} {{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30|Beauty|2||''}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10|Tough|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}} |Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|‡}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Shellder|Water|Water|5|1}}

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}

===={{pkmn|Dream World}} moves====
{{learnlist/eventh|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/event5|{{dwa|Sparkling Sea}}|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/eventf|Shellder|water|water|5|1}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|090|29|Shadow Blitz|Shadow Shed|--|--|Refresh|Normal|Take Down|Normal|Surf|Water|Aurora Beam|Ice|xd|water|water}}

===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Lick}}
| [[Shellder (Expedition 129)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Minimize}}
| [[Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79)]]
|}

===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
type=water |
ndex=090 |
pinball=Catch |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=12.2 |
area=Bountiful Sea |
P1=My shell is harder than any diamond! |
P2=My HP is down to half... |
P3=No more... I feel faint... Help... |
PL=Awesome! I leveled up! I need to work that much harder! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=6.4 |
iq=E |
rumble=yes|
rumbleattack=2|
rumbledefense=2|
rumblespeed=3|
rumble2=yes|
rumble2attack=2|
rumble2defense=2|
rumble2speed=3|
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|family=Normal
|sprite1=090|
|name1=Shellder
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Stone
|evostone1=Water Stone
|sprite2=091
|name2=Cloyster
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Ice}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=water|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=090|
name=Shellder|
}}
====Shellder forms====
:''For the remainder of Shellder's sprites as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the sprite sections of [[Slowbro#Sprites|Slowbro]] and [[Slowking#Sprites|Slowking]].''
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color}}; background: #{{water color}};"
|- align=center
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| Slowbro form
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==Trivia==
[[File:Evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and {{p|Slowpoke}} evolving into {{p|Slowking}} in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
* In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve {{p|Slowpoke}} into {{p|Slowbro}} or {{p|Slowking}}. Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail to evolve into Slowbro, or onto its head while wearing the [[King's Rock]] to evolve into a Slowking. Even though Shellder changes form drastically when it bonds with Slowpoke to evolve (see above), it is not considered an evolution in and of itself.
* Some of Slowbro's [[Pokédex]] entries states that if the Shellder becomes detached, it will [[devolution|devolve]] back into a Slowpoke, one of the very few references to devolution.
** It is also mentioned that if the Shellder on Slowking's head comes off, it forgets everything it knows. However, unlike Slowbro's entries there is no indication of devolution. It's possible that the Slowking evolution is irreversible for both Pokémon, and that Shellder is not detachable like a crown.
* Though {{p|Slowbro}} and {{p|Slowking}}'s Silver Pokédex entries mentions that Shellder secretes venom, it cannot learn any {{type|Poison}} attacks by leveling up. However, it is still able to learn {{m|Toxic}} via [[TM]].
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share the same [[species]] name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder are one of the few Pokémon to show their entire body in a backsprite before [[Generation V]], which it does in [[Generation II]].
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster|its evolution}} were shown to be capable of floating through the air in [[Pokémon Snap]], a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* In the episode ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it's revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.

===Origin===
Shellder is similar to {{wp|bivalve}}s, more specifically the {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot".

Its parasitic relationship to Slowpoke may be inspired by leeches. Interesting enough, Slowbro is known as the Hermit Crab Pokémon and many real-world parasites, including leeches, often target crabs.

====Name origin====
Shellder is derived from ''shell''. It also may be a pun on ''shelter'', referring to the fact that it lives in a shell.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=water
|ja=シェルダー ''Shellder''|jameaning=From ''shell''
|fr=Kokiyas|frmeaning=From {{tt|''coquille''|shell}} and maybe ''{{tt|as|ace}}''
|es=Shellder|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Muschas|demeaning=From {{tt|''Muschel''|shell or clam}}
|it=Shellder|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=셀러 ''Selleo''|komeaning=
|zh_yue=貝殼怪 ''Buihokgwaai''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Shell freak"
|zh_cmn=大舌貝 / 大舌贝 ''Dàshébèi''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Big-tongued shell"
}}

 

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Generation I

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|altname=Color Generation
|primary=Red
|secondary=Green
|tertiary=Blue
|pair2={{v2|Yellow}}
|region=Kanto
|ndex=151
|debuten=September 1, 1998
|debutjp=February 27, 1996
|battlearena=[[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]]
|enden=October 14, 2000
|endjp=November 21, 1999
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The '''first generation''' of Pokémon games, known among older fans as the '''color generation''', or the '''chromatic generation''', due to the names of the [[version]]s released, is the initial set of four Pokémon games released.

Beginning with {{game|Red and Green|s}}, and later joined by third version {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}} and special edition {{v2|Yellow}} in Japan, the Generation I games were developed beginning as early as 1990 from [[Capsule Monsters|an idea]] that [[Satoshi Tajiri]] had thought of and pitched to [[Nintendo]] with the help of [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The inspiration for many of the key mechanics introduced in this generation came from Tajiri's childhood interest in bug collecting, with the [[trading]] system between two [[Game Boy]]s being thought of when he imagined a caterpillar crawling across the [[link cable]] between two systems.

This generation was localized into English, with initial attempts to keep the Pocket Monsters name for international use blocked due to the {{wp|Monster in my Pocket}} franchise leading to the release as "Pokémon". Further alterations made in the localization included the combination of Red, Green, and Blue into the English versions of {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, using Red and Green's wild Pokémon encounter lists but Blue's slightly improved graphics. Despite this, the simultaneous release of the games and {{pkmn|anime}} led to an almost-overnight surge in popularity that raised [[Pokémon controversy|some parental concern]], often dubious, and cemented the Pokémon franchise firmly as a Nintendo mainstay alongside {{smw|Mario (series)|Super Mario}} and {{zw|The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda}}.

Two battle arena games were released in this generation: the mostly-incomplete [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], which went unreleased outside of Japan and only allowed use of 42 Pokémon, and the improved {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}}, which featured several special battle modes and a [[Gym Leader Castle]] where players could take their fully-trained teams for matches against the Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s, [[Elite Four]], and {{pkmn|Champion}}.

The storyline of the [[Kanto]] region is contemporaneous with the [[Hoenn]] story of [[Generation III]], as revealed by details in both the Hoenn-based games as well as the {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|later remakes}} of Generation I. The storylines of the [[Generation II]] and [[Generation IV]] games occur three years after this generation, with details about this link explicitly noted throughout the [[Johto]]-based games.

==Gameplay==
Generation I introduced the key Pokémon gameplay elements which have remained to this day, as well as a system of game releases now considered by fans to be the "standard formula". While many of the features enjoyed in the more recent generations are later additions to the series, the following have their origins in Generation I:

* The {{player}} has a party of up to six {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with them, which can be used in {{pkmn|battle}} against opponent [[Pokémon Trainer]]s or [[wild Pokémon]].
* A [[PC]]-based [[Pokémon Storage System]], made up of 12 boxes of 20 Pokémon each and developed by [[Bill]], a Pokémaniac, is available to store reserve Pokémon not in the party (up to 240 total).
* {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|151 species of Pokémon}}, with many related to each other by way of [[evolution]].
* A complex {{pkmn|battle}} system, including:
** Five stats, HP, Attack, Defense, Speed, and Special, which each Pokémon has. Different Pokémon have different stats, even among the same species.
** 15 different [[type]]s, which each Pokémon species has inherent to itself.
** 165 unique [[move]]s, restricted to four per Pokémon, each with its own type, [[accuracy]], and base [[power]].
* The [[Pokémon League]] challenge, consisting of [[Kanto]]'s eight [[Pokémon Gym]]s, scattered across the region with each specializing in a different type, and the [[Elite Four]] and [[Pokémon Champion]], awaiting challengers at [[Indigo Plateau]].
* A [[link cable|linked]] [[trade]] and battle system between two [[Game Boy]] systems, allowing players to exchange Pokémon they caught for a Pokémon owned by another person or to battle against each other to test their skills. Some Pokémon have to be traded so that they can evolve.

==Regions==
===Kanto===
[[File:Kanto-map.jpg|thumb|right|Kanto]]
{{main|Kanto}}
Generation I introduced the first [[region]] to the Pokémon series, which, though unnamed in the original English games, is named in Japanese as Kanto, after the {{wp|Kanto|region of Japan it is based on}}. The name has since passed into English, first being used in [[Super Smash Bros.]], and subsequently being noted in all games since.

====Starter Pokémon====
At the outset of the player's journey, he will have no Pokémon on hand, and venturing outside of [[Pallet Town]] is impossible, as [[Professor Oak]] will stop him and bring him back to his lab, where three Pokémon await both the player and his rival.

The starters of the Kanto region began the three-type trio that is still followed in Generation V of {{t|Grass}}, {{t|Fire}}, and {{t|Water}}, with the player's choice being between {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, and {{p|Squirtle}}. Much as in later generations as well, the [[rival]] will choose whichever of the three has the type that is super effective against that of the player.

The choice of a starter can make the beginning few {{pkmn|Gym}}s change in difficulty, but it does not affect much in the long run aside from the rival's party. Bulbasaur is known by many to be the easiest to start with, as its Grass-type weakens the first two Gyms and resists the attacks of the third. Squirtle is known as the second easiest, as Water types also weaken the first Gym; however, it can prove difficult mid-game if the player has not caught a Pokémon that can resist the later Gyms. Charmander is widely regarded as the hardest of the trio, as Fire-type moves do little damage against the first two Gyms' Pokémon, and there are few opportunities to capture a Pokémon that can counterbalance its weaknesses against the first several Gyms.

In {{game|Yellow}}, instead of the normal trio found in Red, Green, and Blue, players can only start with the {{type|Electric}} Pikachu, which likewise has difficulty with the first Gym. The rival will take Oak's {{p|Eevee}} and evolve it into one of its three [[Evolutionary stone|stone]]-based evolutions depending on the results of the player's battles against him.

====Gym Leaders====
The eight Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s each specialize in a different type of Pokémon. Each gives out a [[Badge]] and a [[TM]] on their defeat.

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|-
! style="background: #CCBBFF; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|6A12AB|Gym Leader Japanese}}
! style="background: #CCBBFF;" | {{color|6A12AB|Location Japanese}}
! style="background: #CCBBFF;" | {{color2|6A12AB|Type}}
! style="background: #CCBBFF; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|6A12AB|Badge}}
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{{gldr|type=Water|pic=Spr Y Misty.png|ldr=Misty|djap=カスミ|drm=Kasumi|loc=Cerulean City|cjap=ハナダシティ|crm=Hanada City|bdg=Cascade}}
{{gldr|type=Electric|pic=Spr Y Lt Surge.png|ldr=Lt. Surge|djap=マチス|drm=Matis|loc=Vermilion City|cjap=クチバシティ|crm=Kuchiba City|bdg=Thunder}}
{{gldr|type=Grass|pic=Spr Y Erika.png|ldr=Erika|djap=エリカ|drm=Erika|loc=Celadon City|cjap=タマムシシティ|crm=Tamamushi City|bdg=Rainbow}}
{{gldr|type=Poison|pic=Spr Y Koga.png|ldr=Koga|djap=キョウ|drm=Kyō|loc=Fuchsia City|cjap=セキチクシティ|crm=Sekichiku City|bdg=Soul}}
{{gldr|type=Psychic|pic=Spr Y Sabrina.png|ldr=Sabrina|djap=ナツメ|drm=Natsume|loc=Saffron City|cjap=ヤマブキシティ|crm=Yamabuki City|bdg=Marsh}}
{{gldr|type=Fire|pic=Spr Y Blaine.png|ldr=Blaine|djap=カツラ|drm=Katsura|loc=Cinnabar Island|cjap=グレンじま|crm=Guren Island|bdg=Volcano}}
{{gldrb|type=Ground|pic=Spr Y Giovanni.png|ldr=Giovanni|djap=サカキ|drm=Sakaki|loc=Viridian City|cjap=トキワシティ|crm=Tokiwa City|bdg=Earth}}
|}
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==Discussion of Generation I==
When the games were first released, despite their inferior graphics and sound compared to other games of the time, they were revolutionary, firmly rooting the Pokémon series as one of [[Nintendo]]'s mainstays alongside Mario and The Legend of Zelda.

Throughout the five generations so far, Pokémon has continued to build on the successes of Generation I's system, while addressing the drawbacks and errors made in the development of the games. Many of the Pokémon world's standards were set in the first generation, including the first five [[HM]]s, all of which, with the exception of {{m|Flash}}, remain tools required for the game's completion in [[Generation V]].

Not only were gameplay aspects of the world set in Generation I, but also the storyline aspects. Each region since Kanto has had a local [[Pokémon Professor]] named after a tree who gives the player a [[starter Pokémon]], an [[villainous teams|evil team]] whose goal is to rule the world, and many other things that are now integral to being a [[version|main series]] game.

The games proved popular enough that, eight years after their original release, they received [[remake]]s in the form of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the original versions are incompatible with [[Generation III]] and onward.

=== Balancing issues ===
The original first-generation games had some game balance issues, mainly due to the limited variety of Pokémon type combinations and movesets. Those that were eventually fixed in [[Generation II]] (and are thus exclusive to Generation I) were:
* {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon having virtually no match, due to their moves being resisted by no types other than itself, and their only weakness being Bug (that had only three damaging moves, {{m|Leech Life}}, {{m|Pin Missile}} and {{m|Twineedle}}). This made it easy for the player to catch a {{p|Drowzee}} or {{p|Abra}} relatively early into the game, evolve it and teach it the move {{m|Psychic}}, allowing it to easily defeat any opponent bar Sabrina.
* The item backpack only had 20 slots, and every stack of items (including Key Items) took one. This forced the player to constantly store obsolete Key Items, TMs and HMs into the PC in order to make space for the new ones, as well as forcing them to choose either to bring certain ever-useful items with them (e.g. [[Itemfinder]], [[Bicycle]]) or deposit them to free up bag space.
* Except for the Elite Four, there were no Trainers that could be rebattled, meaning that, barring winning expensive TMs at the Game Corner and selling them or using {{m|Pay Day}} many times, the amount of money that a player could earn before reaching [[Indigo Plateau]] was limited.
* The Special stat working as both Special Attack and Special Defense meant that Pokémon with a high Special stat had a decisive edge in battle. An example is {{p|Venusaur}}, with a Special base stat of 100, using Grass-type (and therefore Special) moves, and being weak to mostly Special types (except for the Flying and Bug type).

===Kanto thematic motif===
The first generation of Pokémon games were more directed towards genetics and engineering. The three starters, {{p|Bulbasaur}} (dinosaur-plant hybrid), {{p|Charmander}} (salamander), and {{p|Squirtle}} (turtle), are all reptilian in nature, and take some elements from the dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are reptiles, and were one of the most successful groups of animals to exist. Bulbasaur, the most similar to dinosaurs of the three, is the first listed in the [[Pokédex]]. Other Pokémon in the generation continue this theme. {{p|Eevee}} is capable of evolving into multiple forms due to its unstable DNA; {{p|Voltorb}} is the result of a Poké Ball experiment gone awry; {{p|Porygon}} is a virtual reality Pokémon. These games also introduce three Fossils, the most introduced of any generation, which can be resurrected into prehistoric Pokémon: {{p|Aerodactyl}}, {{p|Kabuto}} and {{p|Omanyte}}. Finally, out of the five legendaries that appeared, the most powerful was man-made through genetic engineering: {{p|Mewtwo}}. It remains the only legendary Pokémon, apart from {{p|Genesect}}, created through artificial means. The uncatchable legendary, {{p|Mew}}, also has the DNA of every Pokémon in existence.

[[Bill]] himself invented the sophisticated PC used in most regions, and accidentally turned himself into a Pokémon. {{p|Ditto}} could also mimic the abilities and structure of any Pokémon it encountered, making it capable of breeding with most Pokémon from Generation II and onwards. The [[Master Ball]] is the most powerful Poké Ball in the franchise, and was first engineered by Kanto scientists as well. With this generation the very foundation of the Pokémon franchise, most successors have only expanded upon Kanto's basics such as trading, leveling-up and stone evolution.

==Japanese title screens==

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|- style="text-align: center;"
| style="background: #{{red color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{red color dark}}|Pokémon Red and Green Versions|Pokémon Red}}
| style="background: #{{blue color light}};" | {{color2|{{blue color dark}}|Pokémon Blue Version (Japanese)|Pokemon Blue}}
| style="background: #{{yellow color light}};" | {{color2|{{yellow color dark}}|Pokémon Yellow Version|Pokémon Yellow}}
|-
| width="14px" style="background: #{{red color}};" | [[File:Japanese RedTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{blue color}};" | [[File:Japanese BlueTitle.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{yellow color}};" | [[File:Japanese YellowTitle.png]]
|}

==Trivia==
* Excluding FireRed and LeafGreen, as they are remakes, Generation I is the only generation so far whose [[Version mascot|mascots]] are non-[[legendary Pokémon]].
* As far as release dates go, Generation I is the shortest generation in North America, partly due to the fact that Red and Blue were not released until 1998, while in Japan, they were released in 1996, and their successors, Gold and Silver, were released closer together, in 1999 in Japan and 2000 in North America. As the rest of the world's releases are more similar to the North American releases than the Japanese releases, it is also the shortest generation worldwide.
* Due to being the first and least advanced generation, Generation I has the most amount of [[glitch Pokémon]] which are known to be obtainable without the use of an external device.
* Generation I has the most extra space in the Pokémon Storage System if the player captures one of each Pokémon, with 240 spots available for 151 Pokémon, leaving 89 extra spots.
* Generation I is the only generation not to feature the paired versions' mascots on the title screen, but instead includes the first evolution stage of two starter Pokémon.
* Generation I is the only generation without a playable female character.
* Prior to [[Generation V]], every {{type|Water}} Pokémon introduced in Generation I was weak to the {{t|Electric}} type, while later generations have introduced Water-type Pokémon that are [[Damage modification#Not very effective|resistant]] or [[Damage modification#Not effective|immune]] to damaging Electric-type moves. However, in Generation V, {{p|Goldeen}} and {{p|Seaking}} gained {{a|Lightningrod}} as a [[Ability#Hidden Abilities|Hidden Ability]], which gives them an immunity to Electric-type attacks.
** That being said, Generation I is the only generation that did not introduce a {{t|Water}}/{{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
* Generation I is the only generation that did not introduce a damaging move that can vary in type.
** [[Generation II]] introduced {{m|Hidden Power}}.
** [[Generation III]] introduced {{m|Weather Ball}}. 
** [[Generation IV]] introduced {{m|Natural Gift}} and {{m|Judgment}}.
** [[Generation V]] introduced {{m|Techno Blast}}.
* Generation I is the only generation that [[List of Pokémon by index number (Generation I)|indexes]] its Pokémon by the date created instead of its Pokédex number.
* Generation I is the only generation to not introduce any {{type|Water}} Legendary Pokémon.

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