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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
:''For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of {{DL|Slowbro (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowking}}.''
:''For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the {{pkmn|anime}} as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of {{DL|Slowbro (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowbro}} and {{DL|Slowking (Pokémon)|In the anime|Slowking}}.''
[[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|250px|left|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|250px|Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|220px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|left|220px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|220px|right|Crown Shellder in the anime]]
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|220px|Crown Shellder in the anime]]


===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
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Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', where they evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', where they evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under [[Alice Telesu|Alice]]'s [[released Pokémon|former ownership]].


A Shellder appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marilyn]]. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest and was to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}.
A Shellder appeared in ''[[DP125|Battling a Cute Drama!]]'', under the ownership of [[Marilyn]]. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest Pokémon she ever saw. It was about to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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Three Shellder appeared in ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', where they were among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. Two of them were under the ownership of different Trainers.
Three Shellder appeared in ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', where they were among the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]]. Two of them were under the ownership of different Trainers.


A Trainer's Shellder appeared in [[SM141]].
A Trainer's Shellder appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
Four Shellder appeared in [[SS002]].


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.
A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''.
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga===
A Shellder appeared in [[GDZ33]].


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was attacked by a Shellder in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears]]''.
{{TP|Red|Clefairy}} was attacked by a Shellder in ''[[PM013|The Legendary Pokémon Appears]]''.
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[PM018|Which One is the Real Clefairy!?]]''.


[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder, as seen in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.
[[Bruno]] owns five Shellder, as seen in ''[[PM034|Clefairy's Under Training!!]]''.
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=150}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Kala'e Bay]] ([[fishing]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Seafoam Islands]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Seafoam Islands]] ([[Secret Technique|Sea Skim]])}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
{{Availability/Footer}}


====In side games====
====In side games====
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=I}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Snap|color={{electric color}}|area=[[Pokémon Island River|River]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Seaside]], [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]], [[Seafoam Islands]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Pinball|color={{red color}}|area=[[Red Field]]: [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Seaside]], [[Seafoam Islands]] <br> [[Blue Field]]: [[Vermilion City|Vermilion City Streets]]}}
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level8|8|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|9|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level8|12|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|16|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|18|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|22|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|24|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|27|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|28|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|31|Protect|Normal|Status|—||10}}
{{learnlist/level8|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|36|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|36|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level8|40|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|44|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level8|48|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
 
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM01|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM04|Teleport|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM05|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM08|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM09|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM12|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM28|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM47|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM51|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM55|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
 
====[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon]]====
=====By [[Level|leveling up]]=====
{{learnlist/levelh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level7|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|4|Withdraw|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40}}
{{learnlist/level7|8|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level7|13|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|16|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level7|20|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level7|25|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|28|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|32|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|37|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|40|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|44|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level7|49|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|52|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level7|56|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/level7|61|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}


=====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]=====
====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM16|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM20|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status||100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM36|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM40|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM51|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM54|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM55|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM57|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM64|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM94|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm7|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM83|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR03|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR06|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR19|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR46|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|||15}}
{{learnlist/tr|TR98|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|1}}


=====By {{pkmn|breeding}}=====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}<br>{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP|739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP|740|Crabominable}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|*|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{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}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed7|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}


=====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]=====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Shellder|Water|Water|2}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Slowking evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
[[File:Slowking evolution anime.png|thumb|Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'']]
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or 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.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Shellder is required to [[Evolution|evolve]] Slowpoke into Slowbro or 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.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
* In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
* Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder and {{p|Cloyster}} share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
* Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Staryu}}. Both are Water-types in the {{OBP|Water 3|Egg Group}} [[Egg Group]], both evolve with a [[Water Stone]], and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Staryu is exclusive to Fire Red and Y, while Shellder is exclusive to Leaf Green and X.
* Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Staryu}}. Both are Water-types in the {{OBP|Water 3|Egg Group}} [[Egg Group]], both evolve with a [[Water Stone]], and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Shellder is exclusive to Fire Red and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to Leaf Green and X.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Shellder is similar to a {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". The fact that it latches onto {{p|Slowpoke}} and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es.
Shellder is similar to a {{wp|clam}}, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". Its ability to move by flapping its shell is likely inspired by {{wp|scallop}}s. Scallops are also related to the thorny oysters that resemble its evolved form. The fact that it latches onto {{p|Slowpoke}} and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by {{wp|leech}}es.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====

Revision as of 20:13, 23 January 2020

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
089MS.png #089: Muk
Pokémon
#091: Cloyster 091MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shellder (disambiguation).
Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon
シェルダー
Shellder
#090
Shellder



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Shell Armor or Skill Link Cacophony
Cacophony
Overcoat
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
190 (35.2%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Shellder
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
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Weight
8.8 lbs. 4.0 kg
Shellder
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
97
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
61
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Shellder
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
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Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
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HP
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Atk
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Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
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Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Purple
Base friendship
70
External Links

Shellder (Japanese: シェルダー Shellder) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves into Cloyster when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Shellder is a black pearl-like Pokémon encased within a spiky, blue-violet bivalve shell. It has two round white eyes with tiny black pupils. Its enormously long red tongue is used to burrow itself into sand to sleep overnight and also to lure and capture prey. The tongue protrudes even when its shell is closed and tugging it will cause the shell to pop open. Its soft and tender body is well-protected by its extremely durable shell, which is purported to be harder than diamonds and has historically been used by people to make shields. It can make pearls from accumulated sand, though it discards them as they are typically in its way.

Shellder has an unusually strong appetite for the tail of a Slowpoke and can develop a symbiotic relationship with the Dopey Pokémon. After attaching itself to the Slowpoke's tail, the two undergo a metamorphosis and together evolve into Slowbro. Alternatively, if it attaches to the head of a Slowpoke in possession of a King's Rock, the two will instead evolve into Slowking. These relationships allow it to travel onto land and begin a new stage in its life cycle.

Regardless of which form the two Pokémon evolve into, Shellder's shell transforms into a spiny, spiraled cone with several tiers. Sharp teeth develop around the rim of the shell to anchor it securely to the evolved Slowpoke, and its eyes now peek out from the bottom rim of the shell. In its crown form, Shellder will have a red jewel on its underside and a large horn on either side of its shell.

While in its crown form, Shellder will periodically release its venom into Slowking's brain. This is actually beneficial to Slowking, as it causes the Regal Pokémon's intelligence to increase. Higher quantities of venom intensify this effect, and Shellder is easily provoked into releasing more whenever Slowking yawns. However, Shellder's poison makes Slowbro more sluggish as it continues to drain nutrients from its host's body.

Shellder has two former signature moves. It can shoot spears of ice by using Icicle Spear, or clamp tightly to its opponents using Clamp. Despite its hard shell, clamping on to an opponent will reveal its vulnerable parts. Because of this, it will only clamp itself to a foe as a last resort. It swims around its seafloor home by rapidly opening and closing its shell while facing backward. Prehistoric Shellder were apparently preyed upon by Omastar, whose powerful bites were capable of breaking through its shell. Kingler, Rufflet, and Bruxish are modern predators of Shellder.

In the anime

For a comprehensive list of Shellder's appearances in the anime as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the anime sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
File:Shellder SM015.png
Shellder in the anime
Spiral Shellder in the anime
Crown Shellder in the anime

Major appearances

A Shellder appeared in The Evolution Solution, where Jessie caught it at Seafoam Island. Later in the episode, it bit on a Slowpoke's tail, making it evolve into a Slowbro. Afterwards, it left Team Rocket.

Multiple Shellder appeared in A Crowning Achievement, where they evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro, as well as a Slowking under Alice's former ownership.

A Shellder appeared in Battling a Cute Drama!, under the ownership of Marilyn. Despite what other people thought, Marilyn thought Shellder was the cutest Pokémon she ever saw. It was about to battle Brock's Happiny, but the match was interrupted by Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

Shellder debuted as part of a Slowbro in Island of the Giant Pokémon.

The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in The Bridge Bike Gang. It was sick and Nurse Joy sent Ash, Misty, and Brock over to Sunnytown (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine.

Multiple Shellder appeared in The Misty Mermaid, under the ownership of the Sensational Sisters. One of them reappeared in Cerulean Blues and in a fantasy in Alola, Alola!.

A Shellder appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.

A sick Shellder appeared in The Joy of Pokémon, where it was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.

Multiple Shellder appeared in The Power of One.

A Shellder appeared in Slowking's Day, where it was living in the ocean surrounding Shamouti Island.

A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.

A Shellder appeared in The Heartbreak of Brock as one of the Pokémon living at Temacu's father's lab.

At least three Shellder appeared in Mantine Overboard! as residents of the sea near Ogi City.

A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Octillery The Outcast as one of the Pokémon participating in the Whirl Cup. It went up against Ash's Totodile during a qualifying match and lost.

A Shellder appeared in A Parent Trapped!, where it was seen living underwater.

Multiple Shellder appeared in Nice Pryce Baby, under the ownership of Pryce. They were seen at the Mahogany Gym.

A Shellder appeared in Enlighten Up! as a resident of Lake Slowpoke. It bit a Slowpoke's tail, evolving it in the process.

A Shellder appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Trainers' School. It was temporarily loaned to one of the school's underage students for use.

A Coordinator's Shellder appeared in Old Rivals, New Tricks!, where it was participating in the Sandalstraw Contest.

Multiple Shellder appeared in Going for the Gold!, where they were among the Pokémon seen in the Ambrette Aquarium.

Three Shellder appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

A Shellder appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, during a fantasy.

A Shellder appeared in The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, when Sophocles went to explore a Staryu and Shellder for a class assignment.

A Shellder appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill! on the beach near Professor Kukui's house, after being washed to the shore by the tide.

A Shellder appeared in A Shivering Shovel Search! when Pikachu and Popplio were searching for Palossand lost shovel underwater.

A Shellder appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, where it was half-buried in the sand.

Three Shellder appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort. Two of them were under the ownership of different Trainers.

A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

Four Shellder appeared in SS002.

Pokédex entries

For Shellder's Pokédex entries as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the Pokédex entries sections of Slowbro and Slowking.

In the manga

For a list of Shellder's appearances in the manga as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the manga sections of Slowbro and Slowking.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In Play Misty For Me, Misty threw a Shellder at Ash after she found him constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Karate Machop!, Lorelei owns several Shellder. They were sent to attack Kanto alongside several other Elite Four Pokémon.

A Shellder appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I.

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Shellder appeared in GDZ33.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Clefairy was attacked by a Shellder in The Legendary Pokémon Appears.

Multiple Shellder appeared in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?.

Bruno owns five Shellder, as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

In the TCG

Main article: 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

  • Pokémon 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

Generation I Kanto
#090
Red(ENG) Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Blue
Yellow The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Stadium Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
Generation II Johto
#169
Gold It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Silver Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Crystal Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Stadium 2 It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#090
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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
LeafGreen Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#171
Diamond It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
SoulSilver Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
White
Black 2 It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #036
Hoenn
#—
X Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Y Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #115
Alola
USUM: #138
Kanto
#090
Sun The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.
Moon This Pokémon's tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food.
Ultra Sun The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it.
Ultra Moon Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.
Let's Go Pikachu The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#150
Sword It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Shield Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Blue (Japan)
Seafoam Islands
Routes 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
Yellow
Routes 17, 18, Vermilion City Harbor (Super Rod)
Generation II
Gold Silver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, Olivine City harbor, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Cinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Crystal
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, Olivine City harbor, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Cinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Pallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City, One Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
Platinum
Route 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Routes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, New Bark Town (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
Blue Lake, Stormy Beach
Generation V
Black White
Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (fishing)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (fishing)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X
Breed Cloyster
Y
Route 8 (Good Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Kala'e Bay (fishing), Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Kala'e Bay (fishing)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat


In side games

Generation I
Snap
River
Pinball
Red Field: Vermilion City Seaside, Seafoam Islands
Blue Field: Vermilion City Streets
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
SOL Laboratory 3, Secret Storage 14, Endless Level 33, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Stormy Sea (B1F-B8F), Silver Trench (B1F-B8F), Far-off Sea (B1F-B8F), Marvelous Sea (B1F-B5F), Fantasy Strait (B1F-B5F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B5F)
MD Sky
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B5F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode C)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: Challenger's Ground
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Distortion Island: Stage 6
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release)
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas), Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
FRLG Pokémon Trade and Battle Day Shellder English United States 24 September 25, 2004
RSEFRLG Gather More Pokémon! Third Campaign Shellder Japanese Japan 10 January 14 to 29, 2006

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Pearl Pearl (23%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (2%)
Crystal
FireRed LeafGreen Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Diamond Pearl Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Black White Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Black 2 White 2 Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
X Y Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Sun Moon Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Sword Shield Pearl Pearl (50%) Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
30
90 - 137 170 - 264
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
25
27 - 84 49 - 163
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
305
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
12/14 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
044 Withdraw Water Status 0000 00——% 40
088 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30
1212 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
1616 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15
2020 Supersonic Normal Status 0000 05555% 20
2424 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20
2828 Protect Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
3232 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 09595% 10
3636 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
4040 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
4444 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
4848 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM16
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM20
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM27
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM35
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM36
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM40
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM45
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM51
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM51 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM53
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM54
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM54 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM55
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM64
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
TM64 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM83
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM83 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 095}}95% 10
TR03
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TR04
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR05
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR06
Bag TR Ice Sprite.png
TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TR19
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR46
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR98
Bag TR Water Sprite.png
TR98 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Corsola
Aqua Ring Water Status —% 20
KrabbyKinglerCorsolaCorphishCrawdaunt
Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Corsola
Life Dew Water Status —% 10
CorsolaCorsola
Water Pulse* Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shellder in Generation VIII
  • 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 Shellder in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellder
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Shellder
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Lick Shellder (Expedition 129)
Minimize Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79)
Vice Grip Shellder (Expedition 129)
Water Spout Shellder (Vending S2)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin090.png Pinani090.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani090.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 12.2%
Friend Area: Bountiful Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP My shell is harder than any diamond!
26%-50% HP My HP is down to half...
1%-25% HP No more... I feel faint... Help...
Level up Awesome! I leveled up! I need to work that much harder!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 090.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT090.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#574
Shuffle090.png

Block Smash
Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
GO090.png Base HP: 60 Base Attack: 116 Base Defense: 168
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Shellder Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Ice Shard, Tackle
Charged Attacks: Bubble Beam, Water Pulse, Icy Wind

Evolution

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Unevolved
Shellder
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
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First evolution
Cloyster
 Water  Ice 


Sprites

Generation I
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Generation IV
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Generation V
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Generation VI
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Generation VII
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090MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Shellder images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Shellder forms

For the remainder of Shellder's sprites as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the sprite sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
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Trivia

Shellder and Slowpoke evolving into Slowking in A Crowning Achievement
  • In the anime, Shellder is required to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro or 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.
  • In The Evolution Solution, it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
  • Shellder were shown to be capable of floating through the air in Pokémon Snap, a trait that has been seen in no other media.
  • Shellder and Cloyster share their category name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
  • Shellder can be seen as a counterpart to Staryu. Both are Water-types in the Water 3 Egg Group, both evolve with a Water Stone, and both gain a second type upon evolution. Cloyster is seen as a slow defensive Pokémon, while Starmie is seen as a fast attacking Pokémon; and Shellder is exclusive to Fire Red and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to Leaf Green and X.

Origin

Shellder is similar to a clam, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot". Its ability to move by flapping its shell is likely inspired by scallops. Scallops are also related to the thorny oysters that resemble its evolved form. The fact that it latches onto Slowpoke and produces a beneficial toxin may be inspired by leeches.

Name origin

Shellder is derived from shell and possibly shelter, referring to the fact that it lives in a shell.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese シェルダー Shellder From shell
France Flag.png French Kokiyas From coquille
Spain Flag.png Spanish Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Muschas From Muschel
Italy Flag.png Italian Shellder Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 셀러 Sellor Corrupted transliteration of English/Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 大舌貝 / 大舌贝 Dàshébèi Literally "Big-tongued shell"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 貝殼怪 Buihokgwaai Means "Shell freak"


External links

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