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Shellder - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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This is a page on the Pokemon Shellder, including its Learnset and where it can be found in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Read on for information on its evolutions, abilities, type advantages, and location.

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Shellder - Type and Abilities

Shellder - Type

Shellder
Bivalve Pokemon
Pokemon - Shellder
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Water Image -

Shellder Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
-
Takes 0x damage
-

Shellder Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

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Shellder Abilities

Name Description
Shell Armor The Pokemon is protected against critical hits.
Skill Link Increases the frequency of multi-strike moves.

Shellder Hidden Ability

Name Description
Overcoat Protects the Pokemon from weather damage.

Shellder Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Water 3 Egg GroupWater 3

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
Def+1

Base Stats of Shellder

HP
30
Atk
65
Def
100
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
25
Speed
40
Total Base Stats
305

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Evolution Chart of Shellder

Evolution Line
Shellder ImageShellder Water Stone Image Water Stone
→		 Cloyster ImageCloyster

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Locations Where Shellder Appears

Where to find Shellder

Random Encounter

There are no maps where this Pokemon appears.

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
West Lake Axewell Snow Common
East Lake Axewell Fog Hail Rare
Sandstorm Snow Common
Sunny Thunderstorm Cloudy Clear Uncommon
Rain Very Common

Find by Fishing

Map Appearance Rate
Giant's Seat Very Common
Courageous Cavern Very Common
Loop Lagoon Very Common

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
West Lake Axewell Den (D) No
West Lake Axewell Den (C) No
West Lake Axewell Den (B) No
South Lake Miloch Den (E) No
South Lake Miloch Den (D) No
Dusty Bowl Den (B) Yes
North Lake Miloch Den (F) No
North Lake Miloch Den (E) No
Stepping-Stone Sea Den B No
Workout Sea Den G No
Loop Lagoon Rare Den D Yes
Challenge Beach Rare Den C Yes
Fields of Honor Rare Den D Yes

Learnset of Shellder

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Power Acc. PP
Base Water Gun Pokemon Water Image 40 100 25
Base Tackle Pokemon Normal Image 40 100 35
4 Withdraw Pokemon Water Image - - 40
8 Ice Shard Pokemon Ice Image 40 100 30
12 Leer Pokemon Normal Image - 100 30
16 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
20 Supersonic Pokemon Normal Image - 55 20
24 Aurora Beam Pokemon Ice Image 65 100 20
28 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
32 Razor Shell Pokemon Water Image 75 95 10
36 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
40 Ice Beam Pokemon Ice Image 90 100 10
44 Shell Smash Pokemon Normal Image - - 15
48 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM16 Screech Pokemon Normal Image - 85 40
TM20 Self-Destruct Pokemon Normal Image 200 100 5
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM35 Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
TM36 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM40 Swift Pokemon Normal Image 60 - 20
TM45 Dive Pokemon Water Image 80 100 10
TM51 Icicle Spear Pokemon Ice Image 25 100 30
TM53 Mud Shot Pokemon Ground Image 55 95 15
TM54 Rock Blast Pokemon Rock Image 25 90 10
TM55 Brine Pokemon Water Image 65 100 10
TM57 Payback Pokemon Dark Image 50 100 10
TM64 Avalanche Pokemon Ice Image 60 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM83 Razor Shell Pokemon Water Image 75 95 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR03 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR05 Ice Beam Pokemon Ice Image 90 100 10
TR06 Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
TR19 Tri Attack Pokemon Normal Image 80 100 10
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR46 Iron Defense Pokemon Steel Image - - 15
TR98 Liquidation Pokemon Water Image 85 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Aqua Ring Pokemon Water Image - - 20
Bubble Beam Pokemon Water Image 65 100 20
Water Pulse Pokemon Water Image 60 100 20
Life Dew Pokemon Water Image - - 10

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