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National No. 90

Shellder

Bivalve Pokémon

Water
Generation I
0.3 m Size
4 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0090
Shellder

Description

It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.

Abilities

Ability 1

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Ability 2

Skill Link

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.

Hidden Ability

Overcoat

Protects against damage from weather.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.3 m / 0'98"
Weight 4 kg / 8.82 lbs
Color Purple
Body
Ball Pokémon consisting of only a head
Habitat
sea
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 61
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Water 3
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 190
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 35.2% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 47.7% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 59.2% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Shellder
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Shellder
French Kokiyas
German Muschas
Spanish Shellder
Italian Shellder
Japanese シェルダー Shellder
Korean 셀러 Sellor
Chinese 大舌貝 / 大舌贝 Buihokgwaai · Dàshébèi

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.

34 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Pearl
Pearl
50% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield
Big Pearl
Big Pearl
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Shellder
Shellder
Nº090
Cloyster
Cloyster
Nº091 Shellder · Water Stone

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Shellder

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
30
-
90 - 137
170 - 264
Attack
65
-
63 - 128
121 - 251
Defense
100
+1 EV
94 - 167
184 - 328
Sp Attack.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense Esp.
25
-
27 - 84
49 - 163
Speed
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Total
305
+1 EV
-
-
Life
30
Lv 50: 90 - 137 Lv 100: 170 - 264
At.
65
Lv 50: 63 - 128 Lv 100: 121 - 251
Df. +1 EV
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
At. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df. Esp.
25
Lv 50: 27 - 84 Lv 100: 49 - 163
Vel.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
Total +1 EV
305

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Tackle No.33 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Withdraw No.110 · Level up
Type Water
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Supersonic No.48 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 55%
Clamp No.128 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 22
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Aurora Beam No.62 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Ice Beam No.58 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Protect No.182 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Icicle Spear No.333 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 13
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 25
Hit 100%
Ice Shard No.420 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Whirlpool No.250 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Iron Defense No.334 · Level up
Type Metallic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Brine No.362 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 44
PP 10
Attack 65
Hit 100%
Razor Shell No.534 · Level up
Type Water
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 32
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 95%
Shell Smash No.504 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Hydro Pump No.56 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 80%
Water Gun No.55 · Level up
Type Water
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%