Where can I find Shellder in Polished Crystal?

Shellder can be found in 89 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Shellder?

Shellder is a water-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Shellder learn in Polished Crystal?

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

PolishedDex

Shellderin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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

#189 Johto Dex · #090 National

Abilities

Shell Armor(Primary)

Protects from critical hits.

Skill Link(Secondary)

Increases multistrike move hits.

Overcoat(Hidden)

Protects it from weather damage.

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

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Shellder

Base form

→

Cloyster

Use Water Stone on Shellder

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How to Obtain

Shellder can be found common in Cerulean Cape while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, common in Cherrygrove Bay while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and common in Cinnabar Island while fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, among 53 other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 40.

Wild Encounters (89)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
4	Defense CurlLevel: 4Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
4	Defense CurlLevel: 4Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
8	SupersonicLevel: 8Supersonic	normal	0	65	20
8	SupersonicLevel: 8Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
13	Icicle SpearLevel: 13Icicle Spear	ice	25	100	30
13	Icicle SpearLevel: 13Icicle Spear	Fires icicles to hit 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	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
25	BiteLevel: 25Bite	dark	60	100	25
25	BiteLevel: 25Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
28	Ice ShardLevel: 28Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
28	Ice ShardLevel: 28Ice Shard	Hurls icy shards. Always goes first.
32	Bubble BeamLevel: 32Bubble Beam	water	65	100	20
32	Bubble BeamLevel: 32Bubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
37	Aurora BeamLevel: 37Aurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
37	Aurora BeamLevel: 37Aurora Beam	An attack that may lower Attack.
40	WhirlpoolLevel: 40Whirlpool	water	40	90	15
40	WhirlpoolLevel: 40Whirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	normal	250	100	5
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
49	BarrierLevel: 49Barrier	psychic	0	100	20
49	BarrierLevel: 49Barrier	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	Lowers defenses, raises offenses.
61	Hydro PumpLevel: 61Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
61	Hydro PumpLevel: 61Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BarrierBarrier	psychic	0	100	20
BarrierBarrier	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	water	65	100	20
Bubble BeamBubble Beam	An attack that may lower Speed.
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
Rapid SpinRapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
Take DownTake Down	normal	90	100	15
Take DownTake Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	ice	25	100	30
Icicle SpearIcicle Spear	Fires icicles to hit 2-5 times.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	25	90	25
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type 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	100	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	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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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 Polished Crystal

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