Shellderin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

water

Pokédex Entry

Bivalve Pokémon

It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#090

Abilities

Shell Armor(Primary)

Blocks critical hits.

Skill Link(Secondary)

Multi-hit moves hit five times.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Pearl(50%)Waterstone(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Shellder

Base form

→

Cloyster

Use Water Stone on Shellder

How to Obtain

Shellder can be found very common in Olivine City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, common in Cianwood City while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in New Bark Town while fishing with Super Rod, among 11 other areas. Wild ones range from level six to 40.

Wild Encounters (26)

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A physical attack in which the user charges, full body, into the foe.
3	WithdrawLevel: 3Withdraw	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
3	WithdrawLevel: 3Withdraw	The user withdraws its body in its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
5	BubbleLevel: 5Bubble	water	PWR30	ACC100	PP30
5	BubbleLevel: 5Bubble	A spray of bubbles hits the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
7	SupersonicLevel: 7Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
7	SupersonicLevel: 7Supersonic	The user generates odd sound waves. It may confuse the foe.
10	Ice ShardLevel: 10Ice Shard	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
10	Ice ShardLevel: 10Ice Shard	The user hurls chunks of ice that are certain to strike first.
13	ProtectLevel: 13Protect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
13	ProtectLevel: 13Protect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
16	Aqua JetLevel: 16Aqua Jet	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP20
16	Aqua JetLevel: 16Aqua Jet	An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first.
20	Spike CannonLevel: 20Spike Cannon	normal	PWR20	ACC100	PP15
20	Spike CannonLevel: 20Spike Cannon	Sharp spikes are fired at the foe to strike two to five times.
24	ClampLevel: 24Clamp	water	PWR35	ACC75	PP10
24	ClampLevel: 24Clamp	The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user's shell for two to five turns.
28	Icicle SpearLevel: 28Icicle Spear	ice	PWR25	ACC100	PP30
28	Icicle SpearLevel: 28Icicle Spear	Sharp icicles are fired at the foe. It strikes two to five times.
32	Razor ShellLevel: 32Razor Shell	water	PWR75	ACC95	PP10
32	Razor ShellLevel: 32Razor Shell	The foe is cut by sharp shells. It may also lower the foe's Defense.
37	WhirlpoolLevel: 37Whirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15
37	WhirlpoolLevel: 37Whirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
40	Rock BlastLevel: 40Rock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP10
40	Rock BlastLevel: 40Rock Blast	The user hurls two to five hard rocks at the foe to attack.
44	WaterfallLevel: 44Waterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
44	WaterfallLevel: 44Waterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.
49	Icicle CrashLevel: 49Icicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
49	Icicle CrashLevel: 49Icicle Crash	Icicles are dropped on the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
53	Shell SmashLevel: 53Shell Smash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
53	Shell SmashLevel: 53Shell Smash	Raises the user's offensive stats, at the cost of its defensive stats.
57	Iron DefenseLevel: 57Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
57	Iron DefenseLevel: 57Iron Defense	The user hardens its body's surface to sharply raise its Defense stat.
62	Double-EdgeLevel: 62Double-Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
62	Double-EdgeLevel: 62Double-Edge	A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little.

Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BarrierBarrier	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
BarrierBarrier	The user creates a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
BubblebeamBubblebeam	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
BubblebeamBubblebeam	A spray of bubbles strikes the foe. It may lower the foe's Speed stat.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	PWR25	ACC100	PP30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Sharp icicles are fired at the foe. It strikes two to five times.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Light ScreenLight Screen	A wall of light cuts damage from Special attacks for five turns.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	The user attacks by hurling mud. It also reduces the foe's Speed.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed and Entry hazards.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
ReflectReflect	A wall of light cuts damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	PWR25	ACC90	PP10
Rock BlastRock Blast	The user hurls two to five hard rocks at the foe to attack.
ScreechScreech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
ScreechScreech	An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Take DownTake Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little.

TM/HM Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
AvalancheAvalanche	An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
SnowscapeSnowscape	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM16TM16
SnowscapeSnowscape	A snowstorm lasting five turns damages all Pokémon except the Ice-type.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM33TM33
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
SwiftSwift	normal	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	Star-shaped rays that never miss are fired at all foes in battle.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	ice	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	TM50TM50
Freezy FrostFreezy Frost	A Chilling blast that will cause foes to become frostbitten.
SurfSurf	water	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR35	ACC85	PP15	HM07HM07
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	The foe is trapped in a fast, vicious whirlpool for two to five turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM08HM08
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges the target with speed to climb Waterfalls. Might make the foe Flinch.

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	ice	PWR95	ACC100	PP10	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Ice Beam (Celadon City)Ice Beam	The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	Mahogany Town	TutorTutor
Brine (Mahogany Town)Brine	If the foe's HP is down to half, this attack does double damage.
Signal Beam (Saffron City)Signal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	Saffron City	TutorTutor
Signal Beam (Saffron City)Signal Beam	The foe is hit with a flashing beam that may also cause confusion.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	water	PWR120	ACC80	PP5	Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands	TutorTutor
Hydro Pump(Celadon Dept., Whirl Islands)Hydro Pump	A high volume of water is blasted at the foe under great pressure.
Frost Breath(Goldenrod Dept., Mt Mortar)Frost Breath	ice	PWR40	ACC90	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Mt Mortar	TutorTutor
Frost Breath(Goldenrod Dept., Mt Mortar)Frost Breath	The user blows cold air at the foe. It always results in a critical hit.
Smart Strike(Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon)Smart Strike	steel	PWR70	ACC0	PP10	Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon	TutorTutor
Smart Strike(Celadon Dept., Mt. Moon)Smart Strike	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Tri Attack (Blackthorn City)Tri Attack	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	Blackthorn City	TutorTutor
Tri Attack (Blackthorn City)Tri Attack	A simultaneous 3-beam attack that may paralyze, burn, or freeze the foe.
Icicle Crash(Blackthorn City, Underwater Johto)Icicle Crash	ice	PWR85	ACC90	PP10	Blackthorn City, Underwater Johto	TutorTutor
Icicle Crash(Blackthorn City, Underwater Johto)Icicle Crash	Icicles are dropped on the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Rapid Spin (Goldenrod Dept.)Rapid Spin	An attack that frees the user from Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed and Entry hazards.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Shellder. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Shellder resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Shellder, either offensively or defensively.

Shellderin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

Pokédex Entry