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Shelgon (Pokémon)

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Shelgon
コモルー Komoruu
130
Artwork from R/S/E
Type Species
 Dragon  Endurance Pokémon
Ability Exp. at 100
Rock Head 1,250,000
Pokédex
National
#372 		Johto
#— 		Hoenn
#188 		Sinnoh
#—
Browser
Fiore
R-166 		Almia
R-226
Height Weight
3'07" 243.6 lbs.
Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate
White Image:F372.png Image:Body08.png 45
Gender ratio
50% male
50% female
Egg groups Egg cycles
Dragon 41 (10455 steps*)
EV yield
HP
0 		Atk
0 		Def
2 		Sp.Atk
0 		Sp.Def
0 		Speed
0 		Exp.
144

Shelgon (Japanese: コモルー Komoruu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Bagon starting at level 30, and evolves into Salamence starting at level 50.

Contents

Biology

Physiology

Upon evolution from Bagon, bone structures are formed all around the Pokémon's body; only its legs and eyes are visible. Inside the structures, its body is busy forming for its next evolution.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Behavior

While awaiting evolution, it hardly eats anything.

Habitat

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Shelgon spend most of their time hiding away in cavernous areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Shelgon in the anime

Shelgon was first seen when a Bagon evolved in Let Bagons Be Bagons.

Drake used a Shelgon in Vanity Affair. It defeated Pikachu.

A Shelgon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival in Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist.

In the TCG

Main article: Shelgon (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Gen Game Pokédex entry
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Sapphire Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Emerald It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
FireRed Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
LeafGreen Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
IV Diamond Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pearl Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Platinum Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
HeartGold Currently unknown
SoulSilver Currently unknown

Game locations

Gen Game Rarity Area
I This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
II This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Bagon
Emerald None Evolve Bagon
FireRed LeafGreen None Trade
Colosseum None Trade
XD None Trade
IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Bagon (Pearl only)
Platinum None Evolve Bagon
HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade
 Pal Park  Mountain

In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire 		Cave
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 59
Endless Level 61
Forever Level 9
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team 		Mt. Freeze (1F-6F)
Wish Cave (65F-69F)
Wyvern Hill (9F-16F)
Joyous Tower (60F-64F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness 		Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic (during mission)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia 		Volcano Cave

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
HP: 65
125 - 172 240 - 334
Attack: 95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Defense: 100
94 - 167 184 - 328
Sp.Atk: 60
58 - 123 112 - 240
Sp.Def: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Speed: 50
49 - 112 94 - 218
Total: 420   Other Pokémon with this total  
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.


Pokéthlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★☆
Technique
1/2 ★☆
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/16 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Weak to Resistant to Immune to Normal effectiveness

Learnset

Shelgon is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

  • Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.


By leveling up

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Level Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Start Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20 Cool 0
Start Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
Start Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
Start Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
5 Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
10 Leer Normal Status — 100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥
16 Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
20 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 Cool 0
25 Ember Fire Special 40 100% 25 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥
30 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
32 DragonBreath Dragon Special 60 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
37 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
43 Scary Face Normal Status — 90% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
50 Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
55 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
61 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Tough 0
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By TM/HM

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
TM Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
TM02 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 80 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM05 Roar Normal Status — 100% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM06 Toxic Poison Status — 85% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special — 100% 15 Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM17 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM21 Frustration Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM27 Return Normal Physical — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
TM32 Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 95 100% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120 85% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 50 80% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM42 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM43 Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM44 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 0
TM45 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM58 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥
TM59 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 90 100% 10 Smart 2 ♥♥
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM78 Captivate Normal Status — 100% 20 Beauty 2 ♥♥
TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
TM83 Natural Gift Normal Physical — 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
TM87 Swagger Normal Status — 90% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
TM90 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 Smart 1 ♥
HM01 Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
HM04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
HM06 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon

By breeding

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Father Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Altaria 		Dragon Dance Dragon Status — —% 20 Cool 0
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp 		Dragon Rage Dragon Special — 100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Gible, Gabite, Garchomp
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Altaria 		Dragon Rush Dragon Physical 100 75% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥
Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard
Arbok
Salamence
Garchomp 		Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 Beauty 3 ♥♥♥
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Milotic 		Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Charizard Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥
Gyarados Thrash Normal Physical 90 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra
Gyarados
Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite
Milotic 		Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding

By tutoring

Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: III
Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Contest Appeal
D P Pt HG SS Draco Meteor Dragon Special 140 90% 5 Smart 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Fury Cutter Bug Physical 10 95% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 15 Cool 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Twister Dragon Special 40 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥
D P Pt HG SS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Beauty 2 ♥♥
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
Image:PinRS372.png Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Image:Trozeiani372.gif Rarity: Rare Image:Trozeiani372.gif
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: -19% Friend Area: Dragon Cave
Phrases
51%-100% HP Everything bounces off my armor! But it's awfully heavy!
26%-50% HP Aww... Half my HP's gone already.
1%-25% HP I can't take it... I'm too weak to move my body...
Level Up I leveled up! But I'm still way too heavy!
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Dragon  Loops: 6 Minimum Experience: -
Poké Assist: None Field Move: Image:Tacklefm.PNG Image:Tacklefm.PNG (Tackle ×2) Maximum Experience: -
"Shelgon launches whirling attacks by cleverly spinning its sturdy body."
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Image:MDP372.png Body size: 1 Recruit Rate: 0.5% IQ Group: E



Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: Image:Dragonpa.PNG ( Dragon ) Field Move: Image:Tackle 2fieldmove.PNG (Tackle ×2)
"It breathes blue flames and attacks while thrashing about."

Evolution

File:371.png
Unevolved
Bagon
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 30


→
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First evolution
Shelgon
 Dragon 
Rare Candy
Level 50


→
File:373.png
Second evolution
Salamence
 Dragon  Flying 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Image:Spr_3r_372.png Image:Spr_3e_372.gif Image:Spr_3f_372.png Image:Spr_b_g3_372.png
Image:Spr_3r_372_s.png Image:Spr_3e_372_s.gif Image:Spr_3f_372_s.png Image:Spr_b_g3_372_s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Image:Spr_4d_372.png Image:Spr_4p_372.png Image:Spr_4h_372.png Image:Spr_b_g4_372.png
Image:Spr_4d_372_s.png Image:Spr_4p_372_s.png Image:Spr_4h_372_s.png Image:Spr_b_g4_372_s.png
Shelgon For other sprites and images, please see Shelgon images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Despite having no visible teeth, let alone a mouth, Shelgon can learn Bite, Crunch, and Fire Fang.
  • Shelgon is the only Pokémon in its pupal stage not to have the ability Shed Skin.

Origin

Shelgon is a based on a dragon and a pupa.

Name origin

Shelgon's name is a combination of shell and dragon. Its Japanese name is a misspelling of 籠る komoru, to seclude oneself. It is worth noting that 龍 ryū, dragon, is part of the kanji for komoru.

In other languages

  • German: Draschel - From dragon and Schale (shell).
  • French: Drackhaus - From dragon and Haus (German for "house").
  • Korean: 쉘곤 Shellgon

External links

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