Shellder
シェルダー Shellder
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
1
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
97
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Shellder (Japanese: シェルダー Shellder) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Cloyster via Water Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Shellder's two shells are a purplish-blue color and has two spikes on the top and also on the underside. They use their two shells for propulsion by opening and closing them rapidly. Shellder has a large, red tongue which serves as a means for burrowing. It is unknown what Shellder looks like inside its shell, seeing as only its large, disk-like eyes are discernible from within, but what is known is that its body inside is tender.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Shellder's shell is harder than diamond and can withstand powerful attacks. When sand combines with the body fluids inside of Shellder, beautiful pearls are formed. As clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, it uses the move only as a last resort. When a Shellder latches onto the tail of a fishing Slowpoke, the two Pokémon undergo a molecular transformation as a 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 King's Rock or some other reason, that Slowpoke will instead become a Slowking, the poison from the Shellder 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. 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 Slowking.
Habitat
Shellder lives on the sea floor.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
When Shellder's mouth is clamped on Slowbro's tail, it will feed on the leftovers of food eaten by the host Slowbro. When it's on it's own, it is most likely a filter feeder.
In the anime
Major Appearances
Jessie captured a Shellder in The Evolution Solution. Later in the episode, it bit on a Slowpoke's tail, making it into a Slowbro and leaving Team Rocket.
Minor Appearances
The first time a Shellder was seen was in The Bridge Bike Gang. It was sick and Nurse Joy sent Ash, Misty, and Brock over to Sunny Town, (where Shellder was), to deliver some medicine.
Many were seen in A Crowning Achievement, evolving Slowpoke into Slowbro.
A Shellder appeared in the contest in Old Rivals, New Tricks.
A Shellder also appeared in Battling a Cute Drama! under the ownership of Marilyn.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shellder (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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| Blue
| Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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| Yellow
| The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
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| Stadium
| Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
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| II
| Gold
| It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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| Silver
| Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
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| Crystal
| Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
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| Stadium 2
| It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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| III
| Ruby
| 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.
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| 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.
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| Emerald
| 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.
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| FireRed
| It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
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| LeafGreen
| Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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| Pearl
| It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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| Platinum
| It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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| HeartGold
| It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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| SoulSilver
| Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
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Game locations
| Gen
| Game
| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| Red
| Blue
| Common
| Seafoam Islands and Routes Route 6, Route 11, Route 19, Route 20, and Route 21, Vermilion City, Vermilion Harbor, Seafoam Islands, and Cinnabar Island with Super Rod
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| Yellow
| Common
| Vermilion Harbor and Routes Route 17 and Route 18 with Super Rod
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| II
| Gold
| Silver
| Common
| Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, and 41, Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod)
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| Crystal
| Common
| Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, and 41, Olivine City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod)
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| III
| Ruby
| Sapphire
| None
| Trade
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| Emerald
| None
| Trade
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| Common
| One Island, Five Island, Vermilion City (FireRed only)
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| One
| Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Rare
| Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks (Fish with Super Rod)
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| Platinum
| Rare
| Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks (Fish with Super Rod)
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| HeartGold
| SoulSilver
| Rare
| Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, and 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, and New Bark Town (Fish with Good Rod or Super Rod)
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| Pal Park
| Sea
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| Pokéwalker
| Blue Lake and Rough Sea
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 90 - 137
| 170 - 264
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 94 - 167
| 184 - 328
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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| 27 - 84
| 49 - 163
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| 40 - 101
| 76 - 196
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- 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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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| Tentacool, Tentacruel
| Barrier
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
Krabby, Kingler
Corsola
Corphish, Crawdaunt
| BubbleBeam
| Water
| Special
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Shellder, Cloyster
| Icicle Spear
| Ice
| Physical
| 10
| 100%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Krabby, Kingler
Omanyte, Omastar
Kabuto, Kabutops
| Mud Shot
| Ground
| Special
| 55
| 95%
| 15
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
Kabuto, Kabutops
Anorith, Armaldo
| Rapid Spin*
| Normal
| Physical
| 20
| 100%
| 40
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Omanyte, Omastar
Corsola
| Rock BlastHGSS
| Rock
| Physical
| 25
| 80%
| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
| Screech
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 85%
| 40
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Shellder, Cloyster
| Take Down*
| Normal
| Physical
| 90
| 85%
| 20
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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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
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Special moves
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the anime, it is needed to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or Slowking.
- The change in Shellder's evolution when linked to a Slowpoke seems to only occur when attached to a 'living' part of the creature, as with the introduction of the item Slowpoketail in Generation II does not force a spiral evolution as one might suspect.
- Shellder and Cloyster share the same species name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
- Even though Shellder changes when it bonds with Slowpoke to become Slowbro or Slowking, it is not considered an evolution.
- Despite always having its tongue exposed, it cannot learn the move Lick.
- Though Slowbro's Silver Pokédex entry mentions that Shellder secretes venom, it cannot learn any Poison-type attacks by leveling up.
- Shellder's Red and Green sprite is symmetrical.
Origin
It is similar to Scallops and other bivalves.
Name origin
Shellder's name seems to be a corruption of shell. It also sounds like shelter, perhaps referring to Slowbro and hermit crabs.
In other languages
- German: Muschas - From Muschel (shell or clam).
- French: Kokiyas - From coquille (shell).
- Korean: 셀러 Sella
Related articles
External links
Notes
Pearl (25%)
Big Pearl (8%)
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Shellder images on Bulbagarden Archives.
