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Shellderin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Bivalve Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#090

Abilities

SHELL ARMOR(Primary)

Blocks critical hits.

OVERCOAT(Secondary)

Blocks weather and powder.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mon_egg_groups, p_updated_abilities

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Pearl(50%)Bigpearl(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

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How to Obtain

Shellder can be found very common in Ulaula Isle Hns while fishing with Old Rod, common in Cianwood City Hns while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Cinnabar Island while fishing with Super Rod, among 17 other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 45.

Wild Encounters (25)


Cianwood City Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Cianwood City Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 10	30%
Cianwood City Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	40%
Cinnabar Island	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
Cinnabar Island Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40-42	110%
Five Island	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
Four Island Icefall Cave Back	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
New Bark Town Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 20-40	110%
Olivine City Port Outside Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 20-40	110%
One Island	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
Pallet Town	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
Route 40 Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 21	31%
Route 41 Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Route 41 Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 10	30%
Route 41 Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	40%
Route 47 Hns	any	good rod	Lv. 20	20%
Route 47 Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 40	40%
Ssanne Exterior	any	super rod	Lv. 15	40%
Ulaula Isle Hns	any	old rod	Lv. 43	70%
Union Cave B2f Hns	any	super rod	Lv. 20-40	55%

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Level Up Moves (8)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	water	0	0	40
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense.
9	SupersonicLevel: 9Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
9	SupersonicLevel: 9Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
17	Aurora BeamLevel: 17Aurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
17	Aurora BeamLevel: 17Aurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
25	ProtectLevel: 25Protect	normal	0	0	10
25	ProtectLevel: 25Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
33	LeerLevel: 33Leer	normal	0	100	30
33	LeerLevel: 33Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
41	ClampLevel: 41Clamp	water	35	0	0
41	ClampLevel: 41Clamp	Traps and squeezes the foe for turns.
49	Ice BeamLevel: 49Ice Beam	ice	0	100	10
49	Ice BeamLevel: 49Ice Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	Forcefully sprays bubbles that may lower Speed.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
BarrierBarrier	psychic	0	0	0
BarrierBarrier	Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	0	100	30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.

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TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM72TM72
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	0	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	Attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.