Where can I find Shellder in SoulGold?

Shellder can be found in 21 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Shellder?

Shellder is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Shellder learn in SoulGold?

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

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Shellderin Pokémon SoulGold

water

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.

Skill Link(Secondary)

Multi-hit moves hit 5 times.

Overcoat(Hidden)

Blocks weather and powder.

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

Shellder

Base form

→

Cloyster

Use Water Stone on Shellder

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How to Obtain

Shellder can be found very common in Route 28 while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Cherrygrove City while surfing, and very common in Route 32 while surfing, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 10 to 50.

Wild Encounters (15)

Level Up Moves (14)

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	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
4	WithdrawLevel: 4Withdraw	water	0	0	40
4	WithdrawLevel: 4Withdraw	Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense.
8	Ice ShardLevel: 8Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
8	Ice ShardLevel: 8Ice Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
12	LeerLevel: 12Leer	normal	0	100	30
12	LeerLevel: 12Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
16	WhirlpoolLevel: 16Whirlpool	water	0	0	15
16	WhirlpoolLevel: 16Whirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
20	SupersonicLevel: 20Supersonic	normal	0	55	20
20	SupersonicLevel: 20Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
24	Aurora BeamLevel: 24Aurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
24	Aurora BeamLevel: 24Aurora Beam	Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack.
28	ProtectLevel: 28Protect	normal	0	0	10
28	ProtectLevel: 28Protect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
32	Razor ShellLevel: 32Razor Shell	water	75	95	10
32	Razor ShellLevel: 32Razor Shell	Tears at the foe with sharp shells. May lower Defense.
36	Iron DefenseLevel: 36Iron Defense	steel	0	0	15
36	Iron DefenseLevel: 36Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
40	Ice BeamLevel: 40Ice Beam	ice	0	100	10
40	Ice BeamLevel: 40Ice Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
44	Shell SmashLevel: 44Shell Smash	normal	0	0	15
44	Shell SmashLevel: 44Shell Smash	Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def.
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
48	Hydro PumpLevel: 48Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (12)

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.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
Rock BlastRock Blast	rock	25	0	10
Rock BlastRock Blast	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Aqua RingAqua Ring	water	0	0	20
Aqua RingAqua Ring	Forms a veil of water that restores HP.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10
AvalancheAvalanche	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
TwineedleTwineedle	bug	25	100	20
TwineedleTwineedle	Foreleg stingers jab foe twice. May poison.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	ice	80	100	15	TM94TM94
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An 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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
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.
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	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

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 SoulGold

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