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==Biology== | ==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 | 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 {{p|Slowpoke}} | Shellder has an unusually strong appetite for the tail of a {{p|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 {{p|Slowbro}}. Alternatively, if it attaches to the head of a Slowpoke in possession of a [[King's Rock]], the two will instead evolve into {{p|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. | 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. | ||
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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. | 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 move]]s. It can shoot spears of ice by using {{m|Icicle Spear}}, or clamp tightly to its opponents using {{m|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. | Shellder has two former [[signature move]]s. It can shoot spears of ice by using {{m|Icicle Spear}}, or clamp tightly to its opponents using {{m|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 {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|seafloor home}} by rapidly opening and closing its shell while facing backward. Prehistoric Shellder were apparently preyed upon by {{p|Omastar}}, whose powerful bites were capable of breaking through its shell. {{p|Rufflet}} and {{p|Bruxish}} are modern predators of Shellder. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
A {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} appeared in ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', where [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|caught}} it at {{an|Seafoam Island}}. Later in the episode, it bit on a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, making it evolve into a {{p|Slowbro}}. Afterwards, it left {{TRT}}. | |||
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 and was to battle [[Brock's Happiny]], but the match was interrupted by {{TRT}}. | ||
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The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. It was sick and [[Nurse Joy]] sent {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} over to [[Sunnytown]] (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine. | The first time an unevolved Shellder was seen was in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. It was sick and [[Nurse Joy]] sent {{Ash}}, {{an|Misty}}, and {{an|Brock}} over to [[Sunnytown]] (where Shellder was) to deliver some medicine. | ||
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', under the ownership of [[the Sensational Sisters]]. One reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]''. | Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', under the ownership of [[the Sensational Sisters]]. One of them reappeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' and in a fantasy in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]''. | ||
A Shellder appeared in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'' as one of the Pokémon seen at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
A sick Shellder appeared in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', where it was treated by the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}}. | A sick Shellder appeared in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', where it was treated by the [[Nurse Joy]] of an {{OBP|unnamed island|EP092}}. | ||
Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One | Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''. | ||
A Shellder | A Shellder appeared in ''[[Slowking's Day]]'', where it was living in the ocean surrounding [[Shamouti Island]]. | ||
A Shellder | A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]''. | ||
A Shellder appeared in ''[[EP198|The Heartbreak of Brock]]'' as one of the Pokémon living at [[Temacu]]'s father's lab. | |||
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Shellder | At least three Shellder appeared in ''[[EP214|Mantine Overboard!]]'' as residents of the sea near [[Ogi City]]. | ||
A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Shellder appeared in ''[[EP215|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 ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', where it was seen living underwater. | A Shellder appeared in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', where it was seen living underwater. | ||
[[Pryce]] of Mahogany | Multiple Shellder appeared in ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]'', under the ownership of [[Pryce]]. They were seen at the [[Mahogany Gym]]. | ||
A Shellder appeared in ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'' as a resident of [[Lake Slowpoke]]. It bit a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, evolving it in the process. | |||
A Shellder | A Shellder appeared in ''[[AG015|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 {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Shellder appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', where it was participating in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Shellder appeared in ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', where it was participating in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | ||
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A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was half-buried in the sand. | A Shellder appeared in ''[[SM071|Dewpider Ascending!]]'', where it was half-buried in the sand. | ||
Three Shellder appeared in [[SM086]], 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. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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[[File:Lorelei Shellder Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Shellder in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Lorelei Shellder Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Shellder in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
In ''[[PS065|Karate Machop!]]'' | In ''[[PS065|Karate Machop!]]'', [[Lorelei]] owns several Shellder. They were sent to attack [[Kanto]] alongside several other [[Elite Four]] Pokémon. | ||
A Shellder appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]]. | |||
A Shellder | A Shellder was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in [[Archie]]'s collection in ''[[PS192|Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt I]]''. | ||
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga=== | ||
In [[ET02| | In ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'', {{an|Misty}} threw a Shellder at {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} after he was constantly staring at her in her swimsuit. | ||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=water}} | {{Dex/Header|type=water}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=I}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=090}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=169}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=090}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=171}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=036|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=115|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=138|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=090}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=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.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=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.}} | ||
{{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.}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Routes]] {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, [[Vermilion City]] Harbor ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Yellow|area=[[Routes]] {{rtn|17|Kanto}}, {{rtn|18|Kanto}}, [[Vermilion City]] Harbor ([[Super Rod]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=FireRed|area=[[Pallet Town]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Vermilion City]], {{OBP|One Island|town}}, {{OBP|Five Island|town}}, [[Icefall Cave]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=FireRed|area=[[Pallet Town]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Vermilion City]], {{OBP|One Island|town}}, {{OBP|Five Island|town}}, [[Icefall Cave]] ([[Super Rod]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] ([[Super Rod]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area={{rt|205|Sinnoh}} ([[Floaroma Town]] side), [[Valley Windworks]], [[Fuego Ironworks]] ([[Super Rod]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|41|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], [[New Bark Town]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Route]]s {{rtn|20|Kanto}}, {{rtn|21|Kanto}}, {{rtn|26|Kanto}}, {{rtn|27|Kanto}}, {{rtn|41|Johto}}, {{rtn|47|Johto}}, [[Vermilion City]], [[Cinnabar Island]], [[Pallet Town]], [[New Bark Town]] ([[Good Rod]] and [[Super Rod]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Y|area={{rt|8|Kalos}} ( | {{Availability/Entry1|2|v=Y|area={{rt|8|Kalos}} ([[Good Rod]])}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}} | ||
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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]])}} | ||
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===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | ====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]==== | ||
=====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|—|—|40}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|9|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|13|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|18|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|22|Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|27|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|31|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|36|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|40|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/level7|45|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/7|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}} | |||
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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. 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.
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 and was 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.
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 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 Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
In Play Misty For Me, Misty threw a Shellder at Ash after he was constantly staring at her in her swimsuit.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Clefairy was attacked by a Shellder in The Legendary Pokémon Appears.
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.
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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 |
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Diamond | Pearl | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
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Black | White | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
Black 2 | White 2 | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
X | Y | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
Sun | Moon | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
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Minimize | Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79) |
Vice Grip | Shellder (Expedition 129) |
Water Spout | Shellder (Vending S2) |
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- For the remainder of Shellder's sprites as part of Slowbro or Slowking, see the sprite sections of Slowbro and Slowking.
Slowbro form | Slowking form | Slowbro back sprites | Slowking back sprites |
Trivia
- 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 episode 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.
Origin
Shellder is similar to the clam, with its tongue representing a clam's "foot." 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.
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