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Shellder
It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Weight
- 4 kg
- Generation
- 1
- EV yield
- +1 Defense
Base stats
HP30
Attack65
Defense100
Sp. Atk45
Sp. Def25
Speed40
Total305
Abilities
Shell Armor
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Skill Link
This Pokemon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times. Triple Kick and Triple Axel do not check accuracy for the second and third hits.
Overcoat Hidden
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, damage from Sandstorm, and the effects of Rage Powder and the Effect Spore Ability.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 8
Only a Smogon suggestion — the right nature depends on the set you run, so trust your own call on how you want to play it.
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Weaknesses & resistances
Damage ×2 Electric Grass
Resists ×½ Fire Water Ice Steel
Evolution line
Event forms
Where to catch
| Region | Location | Rarity | Time | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jvaloh | Ochra Cliffs | 60–62 | |||
| Jvaloh | Route 4 Shores | 18–20 |
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| 4 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| 8 | Ice ShardUsually goes first. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 12 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Status | — | 100 | 30 | |
| 16 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 20 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Status | — | 55 | 20 | |
| 24 | Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 28 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 32 | Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| 36 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 40 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 44 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 48 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |