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Shelgon (Japanese: コモルー Komoruu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Bagon starting at level 30 and evolves into Salamence starting at level 50.
Biology
Shelgon is a quadruped Pokémon that resembles a pupal stage. There are bone structures covering its body, which form a shell with two openings and three ridges on top. One opening is in front, revealing two yellow eyes, while the other opening is in the back. This bony covering repels enemy attacks, but it makes Shelgon heavy. As a result, this Pokémon moves sluggishly and hardly eats. Inside the shell, its body is busy forming for its next evolution. The moment this Pokémon evolves, its shell peels away. Its grey legs are visible protruding from underneath the shell, each with a short red stripe on the inner surface. It can be found in caverns.
In the anime
Major appearances
Shelgon was first seen when Michelle's Bagon evolved in Let Bagons Be Bagons.
Drake used a Shelgon in Vanity Affair. It was used in a battle against Ash where it managed to defeate Pikachu.
Sawyer's Bagon was revealed to have evolved into Shelgon in A Meeting of Two Journeys!. It was shown battling Ash but was defeated by Hawlucha. It evolved into Salamence sometime before A Riveting Rivalry!.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Shelgon appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist competing in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Trainer's Shelgon appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
In the manga
In the Ash & Pikachu manga
Drake used a Shelgon in Battle Till The End! Drake, One Of The Elite Four! during his battle with Ash.
In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
A Shelgon appeared in Final Battle: Versus The Salon Maiden.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII, Drake uses a Shelgon in an attempt to break open the door of the Ancient Tomb containing Registeel.
The Battle Factory rented a Shelgon which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shelgon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
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FireRed
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Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
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White
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Black 2
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Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
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Y
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Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
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Moon
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They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don't die is not known.
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Ultra Sun
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The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
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Ultra Moon
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Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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65
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125 - 172
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240 - 334
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 420
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shelgon in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shelgon in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shelgon can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shelgon cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelgon
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shelgon
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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None
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×2)
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Loops: 6
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Min. exp.: 0
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Max. exp.: 0
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Browser entry R-000
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Shelgon launches whirling attacks by cleverly spinning its sturdy body.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Tackle ×3)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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(Tackle ×1)
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Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
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It attacks by launching a large blue fireball.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
Origin
Shelgon is a based on a dragon and a pupa.
Name origin
Shelgon is a combination of shell and dragon.
Komoruu is a corruption of 籠る komoru (to seclude oneself). It is worth noting that 龍 ryū (dragon) resembles part of the kanji for komoru.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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コモルー Komoruu
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From 籠る komoru (to seclude oneself) and 龍 ryū (dragon), which resembles part of the kanji for komoru.
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French
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Drackhaus
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From dragon and Haus
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Spanish
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Shelgon
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Same as English name
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German
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Draschel
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From Drache and Muschel
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Italian
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Shelgon
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Same as English name
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Korean
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쉘곤 Shelgon
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Transliteration of English name
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Mandarin Chinese
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甲殼龍 Jiá Kē Lóng
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Literally "Shelled dragon".
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links