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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 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}} and can develop a symbiotic relationship with the Dopey Pokémon. After attaching itself to the Slowpoke's tail, the two undergo a metamorphosis and | 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 evolve into {{p|Slowbro}} together. 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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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|Kingler}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Bruxish}} are modern predators of Shellder. | 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|Kingler}}, {{p|Rufflet}}, and {{p|Bruxish}} are modern predators of Shellder. | ||
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080Slowbro.png|Attached to {{p|Slowbro}} | |||
080Slowbro-Galar.png|Attached to {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Slowbro}} | |||
080Slowbro-Mega.png|Attached to [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Slowbro}} | |||
199Slowking.png|Attached to {{p|Slowking}} | |||
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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|Shellder in the anime]] | [[File:Shellder SM015.png|thumb|left|250px|Shellder in the anime]] | ||
[[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb| | [[File:Solidad Slowbro Shellder.png|thumb|250px|Spiral Shellder in the anime]] | ||
[[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb| | [[File:Arthur Shellder crown.png|thumb|250px|Crown Shellder in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} on {{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}}. | In ''[[EP066|The Evolution Solution]]'', [[Jessie]] {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{DL|List of Pokémon temporarily owned by the Team Rocket trio|Shellder}} on {{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}}. | ||
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In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', a Shellder living in [[Lake Slowpoke]] bit a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, evolving it in the process. | In ''[[EP244|Enlighten Up!]]'', a Shellder living in [[Lake Slowpoke]] bit a {{p|Slowpoke}}'s tail, evolving it in the process. | ||
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] | In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Shellder to one of the school's underage students for use. | ||
In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Shellder competed in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | In ''[[DP123|Old Rivals, New Tricks!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Shellder competed in the {{to|Sandalstraw}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | ||
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A Trainer's Shellder appeared in [[JN021]]. | A Trainer's Shellder appeared in [[JN021]]. | ||
In [[JN026]], a Shellder was on [[Slowpoke Island]]. | |||
In [[JN031]], a Trainer's Shellder competing in the [[Water-type Pokémon Friendship Contest]] was targeted by {{TRT}}. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.}} | {{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.}} | {{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/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[West Lake Axewell]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Seat]]}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[West Lake Axewell]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Seat]]<br>[[Dusty Bowl]], [[North Lake Miloch]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Special Stages#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Special Stages#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Secret Cove|Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[Distortion Land#Vast Ocean|Distortion Land: Vast Ocean]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Secret Cove|Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove]] <small>(All Areas)</small>, [[Distortion Land#Vast Ocean|Distortion Land: Vast Ocean]] <small>(All Areas)</small>}} | ||
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{{learnlist/breedh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{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/breed8|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}<br>{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP| | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|692|Clauncher}}{{MSP|693|Clawitzer}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Shellder|Water|Water|2}} | ||
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* Shellder were revealed to be capable of floating through the air in {{g|Snap}}, a trait that has been seen in no other media. | * Shellder were revealed 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 Shellder is exclusive to FireRed and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen 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 {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|FireRed}} and {{pkmn|X and Y|Y}}, while Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen and X. | ||
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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 evolve into Slowbro together. 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.
Major appearances
In The Evolution Solution, Jessie caught a Shellder on Seafoam Island. Later in the episode, it bit on a Slowpoke's tail, making it evolve into a Slowbro. Afterwards, it left Team Rocket.
In A Crowning Achievement, multiple Shellder evolved many Slowpoke into Slowbro and Slowking as Alice Telesu released them.
In Battling a Cute Drama!, Marilyn thought her 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.
In The Misty Mermaid, multiple Shellder resided in the Cerulean Gym, under the ownership of the Sensational Sisters. One of them reappeared in Cerulean Blues and in a fantasy in Alola, Alola!.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Shellder was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Joy of Pokémon, a sick Shellder was treated by the Nurse Joy of an unnamed island.
In The Power of One, multiple Shellder sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Slowking's Day, a Shellder lived in the ocean surrounding Shamouti Island.
A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in The Totodile Duel.
In The Heartbreak of Brock, a Shellder lived at Temacu's father's lab.
In Mantine Overboard!, three Shellder lived in the sea near Ogi City.
In Octillery The Outcast, a Trainer's Shellder competed in the Whirl Cup. It went up against Ash's Totodile during a qualifying match and lost.
In A Parent Trapped!, a Shellder was seen underwater.
In Nice Pryce Baby, Pryce kept several Shellder at the Mahogany Gym.
In Enlighten Up!, a Shellder living in Lake Slowpoke bit a Slowpoke's tail, evolving it in the process.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Shellder to one of the school's underage students for use.
In Old Rivals, New Tricks!, a Coordinator's Shellder competed in the Sandalstraw Contest.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Shellder were in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Three Shellder appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Shellder appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Mallow studied multiple Shellder as part of a class assignment.
In Rocking Clawmark Hill!, a Shellder washed ashore near Professor Kukui's house.
In A Shivering Shovel Search!, a Shellder passed by underwater while Pikachu and Popplio were searching for Palossand's lost shovel.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Shellder was half-buried in the sand.
In I Choose Paradise!, three Shellder were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort, with two under the ownership of different Trainers.
A Trainer's Shellder appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.
Four Shellder appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
A Shellder appeared in A Test in Paradise!.
A Trainer's Shellder appeared in JN021.
In JN026, a Shellder was on Slowpoke Island.
In JN031, a Trainer's Shellder competing in the Water-type Pokémon Friendship Contest was targeted by Team Rocket.
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 Pocket Monsters manga
A Shellder appeared in JNM01.
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.
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Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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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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FireRed | LeafGreen | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
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%) |
Sword | Shield | Pearl (50%) | Big Pearl (5%) |
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Lick | Shellder (Expedition 129) |
Minimize | Shellder (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 79) |
Vice Grip | Shellder (Expedition 129) |
Water Spout | Shellder (Vending S2) |
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Shellder forms
- 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.
- Despite this requirement for Slowpoke to evolve, no game has ever reflected this beyond Slowpoke's Pokédex entries. Slowpoke instead evolves into Slowbro at level 37, and into Slowking while traded with a King's Rock, and does not require the presence of Shellder, as opposed to Mantyke evolving with Remoraid in the party.
- Shellder is said to produce poison and inject it into its host Slowbro or Slowking, but is not actually capable of learning any Poison-type moves.
- In The Evolution Solution, it is revealed that Shellder is still capable of speech as the shell of a Slowbro.
- Shellder were revealed 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 FireRed and Y, while Staryu is exclusive to LeafGreen 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.
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