Shellder Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Shellder Pokédex brings together the essential information for Shellder, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Shellder is National Pokédex #90 and was introduced in Generation I. It is a Water-type Pokémon.

This Shellder Pokédex covers Shellder across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.

Shellder Pokédex overview

Shellder has the Water typing, it belongs to Generation I, its Pokédex classification is the Bivalve Pokémon. It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Shellder Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Shellder Pokédex type and weaknesses

Shellder is weak to Electric and Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice and Steel. These matchups come from Shellder's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Shellder and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Shellder Pokédex stats

Shellder has a base stat total of 305, with Defense as its highest listed base stat at 100. In the Shellder Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Shellder is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Shellder Pokédex abilities

Shellder can have Shell Armor, Skill Link and Overcoat as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Shellder functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Shellder Pokédex evolution

Shellder evolves into Cloyster (Use Item · Water Stone). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Shellder evolution family

Shellder

Use Item · Water Stone

Cloyster

Shellder Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Shellder has 1 form shown on this Shellder Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

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Shellder Pokédex game appearances

Shellder appears in 32 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Blue, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Shellder appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Where can you find Shellder?

The locations below show where Shellder can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Shellder Pokédex moves

The Shellder Pokédex lists 112 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Shellder Pokédex entries

The Shellder Pokédex entries below let you compare how Shellder has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

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