Shelmet
TL;DR. Shelmet is a pure bug-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 305. When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Shelmet 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, Shelmet reaches 834 CP at level 40 and 954 CP as a best buddy.
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Common questions about Shelmet.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Shelmet, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Shelmet?
Shelmet is a pure Bug-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Shelmet weak to?
Shelmet takes 2× damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Shelmet resistant to?
Shelmet resists Grass, Fighting, Ground. It has no full immunities.
How does Shelmet evolve?
Shelmet evolves into Accelgor (Trade for Karrablast).
What generation is Shelmet from?
Shelmet was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0616.
What are Shelmet's base stats?
Shelmet has HP 50, Attack 40, Defense 85, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 65, and Speed 25. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Shelmet's abilities?
Shelmet can have the abilities Hydration, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.
Is Shelmet legendary or mythical?
No. Shelmet is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Shelmet's best stat?
Shelmet's highest base stat is Defense at 85, which ranks 26th of 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
Is Shelmet good?
Shelmet has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Bug-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Shelmet as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Shelmet is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Shelmet vs. the average Bug-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 92 Bug-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Shelmet | Bug avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 57 | -7 |
| Attack | 40 | 68 | -28 |
| Defense | 85 | 69 | +16 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 57 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 64 | +1 |
| Speed | 25 | 60 | -35 |
| Total | 305 | 375 | -70 |
Shelmet appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Shelmet is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Shelmet in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 6 games have a known habitat.
Shelmet appears in 4 episodes.
From HZ098 (2025-06-06) through BW063 (2012-01-19).
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