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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Shelmet first appeared on June 4, 2022, during Pokémon GO Fest 2022.
- Shelmet
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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
How to get Shelmet.
Every main-series game Shelmet is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildGiant's Bed (The Crown Tundra)
- WildForest of Focus, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 7, Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Giant's Cap
- RaidRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field (Max Raid Battle)
- WildSoothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
- WildGiant's Bed (The Crown Tundra)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIITransfer onlyNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoutes 14 and 19
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (spring) (summer) (autumn)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 11
- WildRoute 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (spring) (summer) (autumn)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Shelmet appears in 4 episodes.
From BW049 (2011-09-22) through HZ098 (2025-06-06).
TCG Pocket appearances
Shelmet in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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