Generation 3 · Ability No. 75

Shell Armor

Learn how Shell Armor works, which Pokémon can use it and how its text evolved throughout the games.

Generation III Main series

27 compatible Pokémon

0 variants

15 history records

#0075

Overview

Full description

Moves cannot score critical hits against this Pokémon. This ability functions identically to Battle Armor.

Overview

Effect summary

Protects against critical hits.

Timeline

History across games

See how this Ability and its official descriptions changed across the games.

15 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet

Current compatibility

Pokémon with Shell Armor

Each card combines the Pokémon identity, types and this Ability position in its available set.

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No.90 Shellder

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Shell Armor Secondary Ability Skill Link Hidden Ability Overcoat

No.91 Cloyster

Types

Water Ice

Ability set

Primary Ability Shell Armor Secondary Ability Skill Link Hidden Ability Overcoat

No.98 Krabby

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Hyper Cutter Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Sheer Force

No.99 Kingler

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Hyper Cutter Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Sheer Force

No.131 Lapras

Types

Water Ice

Ability set

Primary Ability Water Absorb Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Hydration

No.138 Omanyte

Types

Stone Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Weak Armor

No.139 Omastar

Types

Stone Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Swift Swim Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Weak Armor

No.324 Torkoal

Types

Fire

Ability set

Primary Ability White Smoke Secondary Ability Drought Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.341 Corphish

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Hyper Cutter Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Adaptability

No.342 Crawdaunt

Types

Water Nocturnal

Ability set

Primary Ability Hyper Cutter Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Adaptability

No.366 Clamperl

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Shell Armor Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Rattled

No.387 Turtwig

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.388 Grotle

Types

Plant

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.389 Torterra

Types

Plant Terrestrial

Ability set

Primary Ability Overgrow Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.501 Oshawott

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.502 Dewott

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.503 Samurott

Types

Water

Ability set

Primary Ability Torrent Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Shell Armor

No.557 Dwebble

Types

Insect Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Weak Armor

No.558 Crustle

Types

Insect Stone

Ability set

Primary Ability Sturdy Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Weak Armor

No.589 Escavalier

Types

Insect Metallic

Ability set

Primary Ability Swarm Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Overcoat

No.616 Shelmet

Types

Insect

Ability set

Primary Ability Hydration Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Overcoat

No.705 Sliggoo

Types

Metallic Dragon

Ability set

Primary Ability Sap Sipper Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Gooey

No.706 Goodra

Types

Metallic Dragon

Ability set

Primary Ability Sap Sipper Secondary Ability Shell Armor Hidden Ability Gooey

No.776 Turtonator

Types

Fire Dragon

Ability set

Primary Ability Shell Armor Secondary Ability Not available Hidden Ability Not available

Historical data

Pokémon in previous generations

Pokémon that had this Ability in an earlier generation.

Samurott No.503

Generation VIII Hidden Ability

Sliggoo No.705

Generation VIII

Goodra No.706

Generation VIII

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