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No. 0372 · Generation III · Hoenn

Shelgon

The Endurance Pokémon

TL;DR. Shelgon is a pure dragon-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 420. Inside SHELGON’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This POKéMON’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.

Dragon

Inside SHELGON’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This POKéMON’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.

Height1.1 m

Weight110.5 kg

AbilitiesRock Head

HiddenOvercoat

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 95

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 50

Total420

420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Dragon-types.

100 base Defense, Shelgon's strongest stat, ranking 14th of 70 Dragon-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Shelgon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Shelgon reaches 2,031 CP at level 40 and 2,324 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack172

GO Defense155

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,031

Max CP (L50)2,296

Best buddy (L51)2,324

Raid catch CP 1,097–1,160 (L20). Weather boosted 1,371–1,451 (L25).

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Competitive

Shelgon in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Shelgon across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #59 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #59 89.3 score

Ultra League #277 80.9 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Shelgon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shelgon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Shelgon?

Shelgon is a pure Dragon-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Shelgon weak to?

Shelgon takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Shelgon resistant to?

Shelgon resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric. It has no full immunities.

How does Shelgon evolve?

Shelgon evolves from Bagon (Level 30). Shelgon evolves into Salamence (Level 50).

What generation is Shelgon from?

Shelgon was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0372.

What are Shelgon's base stats?

Shelgon has HP 65, Attack 95, Defense 100, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 50, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 420.

What are Shelgon's abilities?

Shelgon can have the ability Rock Head, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.

Is Shelgon legendary or mythical?

No. Shelgon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Shelgon's best stat?

Shelgon's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 14th of 70 Dragon-type Pokémon.

Is Shelgon good?

Shelgon has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 51st among Dragon-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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