#0090Generation VIII
Shellder
WATER
Bivalve Pokémon
Normal
Shiny| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 4.0 kg |
| Category | Bivalve Pokémon |
| Catch Rate | 190 |
| Growth | Slow |
| Gender | M 50% / F 50% |
| Egg Groups | Water3 |
| Friendship | 70 |
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.
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon SwordIt swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Pokemon ShieldIts hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Moves
Level Up
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 40 | 100% | 35 | — |
| 1 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 40 | 100% | 25 | — |
| 4 | Raises the user’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 40 | — |
| 8 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 40 | 100% | 30 | — |
| 12 | Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 30 | 100% |
| 16 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
| 20 | Confuses the target. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 55% | 20 | — |
| 24 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
| 28 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| 32 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 75 | 95% | 10 | 50% |
| 36 | Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | STEEL | Status | STEELStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| 40 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| 44 | Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| 48 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
TM / HM
| No. | Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM16 | Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 85% | 40 | — |
| TM20 | User faints. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 200 | 100% | 5 | — |
| TM21 | User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself. | PSYCHC | Status | PSYCHCStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM24 | Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 50 | 100% | 15 | 30% |
| TM25 | Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM27 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM31 | Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM33 | Changes the weather to rain for five turns. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 5 | — |
| TM35 | Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns. | ICE | Status | ICEStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TM36 | Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 35 | 85% | 15 | 100% |
| TM39 | Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | NORMAL | Physical | NORMALPhysical | 70 | 100% | 20 | — |
| TM40 | Never misses. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | — | 20 | — |
| TM45 | User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 80 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM51 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 25 | 100% | 30 | — |
| TM53 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | GROUND | Special | GROUNDSpecial | 55 | 95% | 15 | 100% |
| TM54 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. | ROCK | Physical | ROCKPhysical | 25 | 90% | 10 | — |
| TM55 | Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM57 | Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn. | DARK | Physical | DARKPhysical | 50 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM64 | Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn. | ICE | Physical | ICEPhysical | 60 | 100% | 10 | — |
| TM76 | Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 60 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TM83 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 75 | 95% | 10 | 50% |
| TR03 | Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 110 | 80% | 5 | — |
| TR04 | Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 90 | 100% | 15 | — |
| TR05 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 90 | 100% | 10 | 10% |
| TR06 | Has a chance to freeze the target. | ICE | Special | ICESpecial | 110 | 70% | 5 | 10% |
| TR19 | Has a chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target. | NORMAL | Special | NORMALSpecial | 80 | 100% | 10 | 20% |
| TR20 | Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR26 | Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR27 | Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping. | NORMAL | Status | NORMALStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
| TR46 | Raises the user’s Defense by two stages. | STEEL | Status | STEELStatus | — | — | 15 | — |
| TR98 | Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage. | WATER | Physical | WATERPhysical | 85 | 100% | 10 | 20% |
Egg Moves (All Games)
| Move | Type | Cat | Type/Cat | Pwr | Acc | PP | Eff % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 20 | — |
Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 65 | 100% | 20 | 10% |
The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle. | WATER | Status | WATERStatus | — | — | 10 | — |
Has a chance to confuse the target. | WATER | Special | WATERSpecial | 60 | 100% | 20 | 20% |