Where can I find Shellder in Johto Legends?

Shellder can be found in 3 locations in Johto Legends. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Shellder?

Shellder is a water-type Pokémon in Johto Legends.

What moves can Shellder learn in Johto Legends?

Shellder can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Shellderin Pokémon Johto Legends

water

Pokédex Entry

Bivalve Pokémon

Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#264 Regional Dex · #090 National

Abilities

Shell Armor(Primary)

Blocks critical hits.

Skill Link(Secondary)

Multistrike moves hit 5 times.

Overcoat(Hidden)

Protects from sand and powders.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

None

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 common in Cianwood City while surfing, common in Route 41 while surfing, and in Wild Area Pond while surfing (rare). Wild ones range from level 15 to 22.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	water	0	100	40
1	WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw	Heightens the user's Defense.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
8	SupersonicLevel: 8Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
8	SupersonicLevel: 8Supersonic	Sound waves that cause confusion.
13	Icicle SpearLevel: 13Icicle Spear	ice	25	100	30
13	Icicle SpearLevel: 13Icicle Spear	Fires ice at the foe 2-5 times.
16	ProtectLevel: 16Protect	normal	0	100	10
16	ProtectLevel: 16Protect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
20	LeerLevel: 20Leer	normal	0	100	30
20	LeerLevel: 20Leer	Reduces the foe's Defense.
25	ClampLevel: 25Clamp	water	35	85	15
25	ClampLevel: 25Clamp	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
28	Ice ShardLevel: 28Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
28	Ice ShardLevel: 28Ice Shard	Strikes first with sharp icicles.
32	WaterfallLevel: 32Waterfall	water	80	100	15
32	WaterfallLevel: 32Waterfall	An aquatic charge attack.
37	Aurora BeamLevel: 37Aurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
37	Aurora BeamLevel: 37Aurora Beam	An attack that may lower Attack.
40	WhirlpoolLevel: 40Whirlpool	water	35	85	15
40	WhirlpoolLevel: 40Whirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
44	Water PulseLevel: 44Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
44	Water PulseLevel: 44Water Pulse	Can confuse with pulse of water.
49	Iron DefenseLevel: 49Iron Defense	steel	0	100	15
49	Iron DefenseLevel: 49Iron Defense	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
52	Ice BeamLevel: 52Ice Beam	ice	90	100	10
52	Ice BeamLevel: 52Ice Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
56	Shell SmashLevel: 56Shell Smash	normal	0	100	15
56	Shell SmashLevel: 56Shell Smash	Drops def. stats. Raises others.
61	Wave CrashLevel: 61Wave Crash	water	120	100	10
61	Wave CrashLevel: 61Wave Crash	A tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BubblebeamBubblebeam	water	65	100	20
BubblebeamBubblebeam	An attack that may lower Speed.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	85	20
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
BarrierBarrier	psychic	0	100	20
BarrierBarrier	Sharply increases user's Defense.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	50	100	40
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Harshly reduces the foe's Defense.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10
AvalancheAvalanche	Go 2nd. Power raised after damage.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	25	100	30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Fires ice at the foe 2-5 times.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud and lowers Speed.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	25	90	10
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls rocks at foe 2-5 times.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Can confuse with pulse of water.

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TM/HM Moves (15)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons hail for 5 turns.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	90	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	TM49TM49
SurfSurf	A strong watertype attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Icy WindIcy Wind	ice	55	95	15	TM61TM61
Icy WindIcy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.