Base Stats
HP30
ATK65
DEF100
SpA45
SpD25
SPE40
Total 305
Abilities
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.
OvercoatHidden
The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.
Evolution Chain
Water Stone
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon XIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon YClamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
Pokemon Omega RubyAt night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
Pokemon Alpha SapphireAt night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.

Moves

Egg Moves (All Games)
MoveTypeCatType/CatPwrAccPPEff %
Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.
WATER
Status
WATERStatus
20
Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
ICE
Physical
ICEPhysical
60100%10
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
PSYCHC
Status
PSYCHCStatus
20
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
WATER
Special
WATERSpecial
65100%2010%
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
ICE
Physical
ICEPhysical
25100%30
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
GROUND
Special
GROUNDSpecial
5595%15100%
Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
20100%40100%
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
ROCK
Physical
ROCKPhysical
2590%10
Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.
NORMAL
Status
NORMALStatus
85%40
User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
9085%20
Hits twice in the same turn. Has a chance to poison the target.
BUG
Physical
BUGPhysical
25100%2020%
Has a chance to confuse the target.
WATER
Special
WATERSpecial
60100%2020%
Move Tutor (OR / AS)
MoveTypeCatType/CatPwrAccPPEff %
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.
ICE
Special
ICESpecial
5595%15100%
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
STEEL
Status
STEELStatus
15
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
NORMAL
Special
NORMALSpecial
50100%1530%
Has a chance to confuse the target.
WATER
Special
WATERSpecial
60100%2020%
Locations
Pokemon XBreed CloysterObtainable
Pokemon YKalos Route 8Available ▾
Pokemon Omega RubyUnavailable
Pokemon Alpha SapphireUnavailable