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Generation V · Move No. 504

Shell Smash

Shell Smash is a Normal-type, Status-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

Normal Status Moves
— Power
— Accuracy
15 PP
#0504 Shell Smash
Overview

Move description

The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Overview

Target
User

The user.

Overview

Effect

Raises the user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages each. Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage each.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation V Unova
Category Unique effect
Priority 0

Stat changes

Defense -1 Special Defense -1 Attack +2 Special Attack +2 Speed +2

Availability

Main series

Interactions

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Snatchable

History across games

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10 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Shell Smash

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