Shellder (Japanese: シェルダー, Hepburn: Sherudaa) (SHELL-der[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
Biology
Physiology
Shellder is protected by its two large shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out. It has two large eyes inside the shell.
Behavior
Shellder live on the sea floor, digging holes with their tongues and hiding in them with their tongues out to catch prey. Their tongues are never withdrawn, even when sleeping. Yanking on them will cause them to open up in shock. Shellder can move surprisingly quickly by flapping their shells. They can also lampoon prey with Icicle Spear.Shellder enjoy eating Slowpoke tail secretions and will bite these tails on sight. They then adopt a spiral shape and inject poison as the Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro. They are also oddly attracted to King’s Rocks. If a Slowpoke is wearing one, a Shellder may propel itself into the air to bite its head, triggering its evolution into a Slowking.
Natural abilities
Shellder can have the ability Shell Armor or the ability Skill Link. Shell Armor prevents Shellder's opponents from getting a Critical Hit on Shellder. Skill Link increases the frequency of multi-hitting attacks. As a last resort, Shellder clamps on to its opponents. It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells.
It is said (in the anime & in-game Pokédex entries) that if a Shellder clamps onto a Slowpoke's tail, the Slowpoke will evolve into Slowbro (the Shellder changes shape with it). Also if a Shellder clamps on Slowpoke's head while wearing a King's Rock, the Slowpoke will evolve into a Slowking. According to Slowking's Pokédex entries, when the Slowpoke's head is bitten, toxins enter the Slowpoke's head (and into its brain), unlocking extraordinary power and triggering evolution. These same toxins also causes a Slowbro to no longer be able to feel pain.
According to Slowbro & Slowking's Pokédex entries, the Shellder's produce toxins that affect either their victims brain (in Slowking's case) or their nervous system (in Slowbro's case). It is also said that if a Slowbro's or Slowking's Shellder is removed or detached it (Slowbro/Slowking) will revert (devolve) back to a regular Slowpoke.
Also, it is said that Shellder's tend to latch on to a Slowpoke if it is holding a King's Rock (a reference to Slowking's requirements for evolving).
Upon the Slowpoke's evolution, the Shellder changes it form into either Slowbro's shell (attached to Slowbro's tail) or a Slowking's crown. In its crown form, the Shellder eyes are located on it backside (which can be easily seen by the player character when a Slowking is used in battle), basically giving Slowking eyes in the back of its head.
Shellder are known to be prey for many Pokémon such as Kingler, which use their giant claws, Omastar, which use their fangs, Rufflet, which use their talons, and Bruxish, which use their teeth all to crack open its shell.
Evolution
Shellder evolves into Cloyster by use of a Water Stone.
Game info
Game locations
Pokédex entries
- Red and Blue
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
- Yellow
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
- Gold
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
- Silver
Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
- Crystal
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
- Ruby
At 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.
- Sapphire
At 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.
- FireRed
It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
- LeafGreen
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
- Emerald
At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
- Diamond
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- Pearl
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- Platinum
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- HeartGold
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
- SoulSilver
Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
- Black
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- White
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- Black 2
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- White 2
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
- X
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
- Y
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
- Omega Ruby
At 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.
- Alpha Sapphire
At 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.
- Sun
The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.
- Moon
This Pokémon’s tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food.
- Ultra Sun
The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it.
- Ultra Moon
Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.
- Let's Go, Pikachu!
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
- Let's Go, Eevee!
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
- Sword
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
- Shield
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Stats
Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 305
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Tackle | 40 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Special | |||
4 | Withdraw | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
16 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
37 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
40 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
49 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
52 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
56 | Shell Smash | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
61 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
4 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
16 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
37 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
40 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
49 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
52 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
56 | Shell Smash | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
61 | Hydro Pump | 110 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
4 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Status | |||
8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
16 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
32 | Razor Shell | 75 | 95% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
37 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
40 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
49 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
52 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
56 | Shell Smash | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
61 | Hydro Pump | 120 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
4 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
8 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
13 | Icicle Spear | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
16 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
20 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
25 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
28 | Ice Shard | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
32 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
37 | Whirlpool | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
40 | Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
44 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
49 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration III | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
1 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
9 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
17 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
25 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
33 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
41 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
49 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration II | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
1 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
9 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
17 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
25 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
33 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
41 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
49 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration I | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
1 | Tackle | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
1 | Withdraw | 50 | 100% | 35 | ![]() | ||||
18 | Supersonic | — | 55% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
23 | Clamp | 35 | 85% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
30 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
39 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
50 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM64 | Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM64 | Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
8 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM03 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
HM07 | DiveORAS | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM64 | Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
HM06 | Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM03 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM55 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM64 | Explosion | 250 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
HM05HGSS | Whirlpool | 15 | 70% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
TM03 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM20 | Safeguard | — | —% | 25 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM08 | Dive | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
TM03 | Curse | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM13 | Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM16 | Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM20 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM34 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM35 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
HM06 | Whirlpool | 15 | 70% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM09 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM10 | Double-Edge | 100 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM11 | BubbleBeam | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM12 | Water Gun | 40 | 100% | 25 | ![]() | ||||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 90% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM20 | Rage | 20 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM30 | Teleport | — | —% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM31 | Mimic | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM34 | Bide | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM36 | Selfdestruct | 130 | 100% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM39 | Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM47 | Explosion | 170 | 100% | 5 | ![]() | ||||
TM49 | Tri Attack | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
TM50 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() | ||||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
Breeding Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
Aqua Ring | Corsola | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Avalanche | Crabominable | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bubble Beam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crabrawler, Crabominable | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Icicle Spear | Shellder | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Mud Shot | Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Rapid Spin * | Tentacool, Kabuto, Anorith | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Rock Blast | Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo | 25 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Take Down * | Kabuto | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Twineedle * | Skorupi | 25 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Water Pulse | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Clauncher, Clawitzer | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam |
Aqua Ring | Corsola | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Avalanche ◊ | Cloyster, Crawdaunt | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bubble Beam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
Icicle Spear | Shellder | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Mud Shot | Kabuto | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Rapid Spin * | Kabuto | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Rock Blast | Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo | 25 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Take Down * | Kabuto | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Twineedle * | Skorupi | 25 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
Water Pulse | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Clauncher, Clawitzer | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | |||
Aqua Ring | Corsola | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Avalanche ◊ | Cloyster, Crawdaunt | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
BubbleBeam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Icicle Spear | Shellder, Cloyster | 25 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Mud Shot | Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Rapid Spin * | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Rock Blast | Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola, Anorith, Armaldo | 25 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Take Down ◊ | Shellder, Cloyster | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Twineedle * | Skorupi, Drapion | 25 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Water Pulse | Tentacool, Tentacruel | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation IV | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Category | Contest Category | Appeal | |
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
BubbleBeam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Krabby, Kingler, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Icicle Spear | Shellder, Cloyster | 10 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Mud Shot | Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Rapid Spin * | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Rock BlastHGSS | Omanyte, Omastar, Corsola | 25 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Take Down ◊ | Shellder, Cloyster | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation III | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Category | Appeal | Jam | |
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
BubbleBeam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Corsola, Corphish, Crawdaunt | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
Icicle Spear | Shellder, Cloyster | 10 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Rapid Spin * | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops, Anorith, Armaldo | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
Take Down | Shellder, Cloyster | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
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6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding Generation II | |||||||||
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Move | Father | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | ||||
Barrier | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | —% | 30 | ![]() | ||||
BubbleBeam | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Corsola | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
Rapid Spin * | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Kabuto, Kabutops | 20 | 100% | 40 | ![]() | ||||
Screech | Tentacool, Tentacruel | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() | ||||
Take Down ◊ | Tentacool, Tentacruel, Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Iron Defense USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Liquidation USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Iron Defense ORAS | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Water Pulse ORAS | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation III | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | ||
Double-Edge FRLGEXD | 120 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Endure E | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Explosion FRLGE | 250 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
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8 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind EXD | 55 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | ||
Mimic FRLGEXD | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Selfdestruct XD | 200 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
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8 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Sleep Talk E | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snore E | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Substitute FRLGEXD | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Swagger EXD | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Swift E | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
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2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Trivia
- Shellder is one of the 16 Pokemon to be made into a puppet in Japan.
- Shellder almost resembles and have similarities with Spenp from Yo-Kai Watch.
Origin
It is based off of a bivalve clam with its tongue representing the "foot" of a clam (a part of a clam often mistaken for a tongue). The fact it bites onto Slowpoke and produces toxins into them may make it based off of a leech as well.
Etymology
Shellder is a mix of shell or shelled and shelter.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 333. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.