Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Shellder in Pokémon. Learn more about Shellder’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
| Type | Water |
| Height | 1′ 00″ |
| Weight | 8.8 lbs |
| Abilities | Shell Armor: A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits. Skill Link: Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
- Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Shellder Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Shellder |
| Japanese | シェルダー (Shellder) |
| German | Muschas |
| French | Kokiyas |
| Origin | shell: hard cover shelter: to protect |
Shellder Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Grass |
| Electric |
Shellder Evolution
Water
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Water I Ice
Shellder changes
- In Generation 3, Shellder does not have the Skill Link ability.
- In Generation 1, Shellder has a base Special stat of 45.
- In Generations 1-4, Shellder has a base experience yield of 97.
- In Generations 2-7, Shellder has a base Friendship value of 70.
Shellder where to find for…
| Red Blue | Route 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Seafoam Islands, Vermilion City |
| Yellow | Route 17, 18, Vermilion City |
| Gold Silver | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Union Cave, Vermilion City |
| Crystal | Route 26, 27, New Bark Town, Olivine City, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
| Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed | Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave, One Island, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
| LeafGreen Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Route 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Cinnabar Island, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermilion City |
| Black White | Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town |
| Black 2 White 2 | Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave |
| X | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Y | Route 8 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon | Kala’e Bay, Poké Pelago |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Kala’e Bay |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Seafoam Islands |
| Sword Shield | East Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant’s Seat, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Route 205, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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