Where can I find Shelgon in SoulGold?

Shelgon cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Shelgon?

Shelgon is a dragon-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Shelgon learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Shelgonin Pokémon SoulGold

dragon

Pokédex Entry

Endurance Pokémon

It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Dragon

Dex

#372

Abilities

Rock Head(Primary)

Prevents recoil damage.

Overcoat(Secondary)

Blocks weather and powder.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

dragon

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

147

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

Dragonfang(5%)

Weak To

ice ×2dragon ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Bagon

Base form

→

Shelgon

Level up Bagon to Lv. 30

→

Salamence

Level up Shelgon to Lv. 50

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How to Obtain

Shelgon isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	ProtectLevel: 0Protect	normal	0	0	10
0	ProtectLevel: 0Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	60	100	25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Dragon BreathLevel: 1Dragon Breath	dragon	60	100	20
1	Dragon BreathLevel: 1Dragon Breath	Strikes the foe with a blast of breath. May paralyze.
15	HeadbuttLevel: 15Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
15	HeadbuttLevel: 15Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
20	Scary FaceLevel: 20Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
25	CrunchLevel: 25Crunch	dark	80	100	15
25	CrunchLevel: 25Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
33	Dragon ClawLevel: 33Dragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15
33	Dragon ClawLevel: 33Dragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
39	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 39Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
39	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 39Zen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
46	Focus EnergyLevel: 46Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
46	Focus EnergyLevel: 46Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
53	FlamethrowerLevel: 53Flamethrower	fire	0	100	15
53	FlamethrowerLevel: 53Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
60	OutrageLevel: 60Outrage	dragon	0	100	0
60	OutrageLevel: 60Outrage	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
67	Double EdgeLevel: 67Double Edge	normal	0	100	15
67	Double EdgeLevel: 67Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	0	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Dragon RageDragon Rage	dragon	1	100	10
Dragon RageDragon Rage	Launches shock waves that always inflict 40 HP damage.
TwisterTwister	dragon	40	100	20
TwisterTwister	Whips up a vicious twister to tear at foes. May flinch.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
Fire FangFire Fang	fire	65	95	15
Fire FangFire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
Dragon RushDragon Rush	dragon	100	75	10
Dragon RushDragon Rush	Tackles the foe with menace. May cause flinching.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Defense CurlDefense Curl	normal	0	0	40
Defense CurlDefense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.

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TM/HM Moves (26)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	dragon	80	100	15	TM02TM02
Dragon ClawDragon Claw	Slashes the foe with sharp claws.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
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.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
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.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.