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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 gray 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 debuted in Let Bagons Be Bagons, when Michelle's Bagon evolved into it.
In Vanity Affair, Drake used a Shelgon in a battle against Ash. It managed to defeat Pikachu with a powerful combination of Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw, after Ash failed to take into account its high defense during his strategy.
In A Meeting of Two Journeys!, Sawyer's Bagon was revealed to have evolved into a Shelgon prior to the episode. It battled but lost to Ash's Hawlucha. It then evolved into a Salamence sometime before A Riveting Rivalry!.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Shelgon appeared in Pros and Con Artists.
In The Ribbon Cup Caper, a Shelgon was at the S.S. St. Flower's Pokémon Center.
In Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist, a Coordinator's Shelgon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Coordinator's Shelgon appeared in Harley Rides Again.
A Shelgon appeared in a fantasy in Pinch Healing!.
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 used a Shelgon in an attempt to break open the door of the Ancient Tomb containing Registeel.
The Battle Tower 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
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| Generation III
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#188
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Kanto
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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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Sinnoh
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Johto
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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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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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Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
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Kalos
Coastal #015
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Hoenn
#197
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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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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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Alola
SM: #118
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USUM: #148
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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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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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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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
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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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
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Shelgon's learnsets 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-166
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| Shelgon launches whirling attacks by cleverly spinning its sturdy body.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×3)
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Tackle ×1)
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| Browser entry R-220/N-201
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| It attacks by launching a large blue fireball.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds
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Base HP: 52
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Base Defense: 54
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
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Trivia
Origin
Shelgon is 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
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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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โคโมรู Komoruu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links
Dragon Fang (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Shelgon images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
