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No. 0090 · Generation I · Kanto

Shellder

The Bivalve Pokémon

TL;DR. Shellder is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 305. Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Water

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Height0.3 m

Weight4.0 kg

AbilitiesShell Armor, Skill Link

HiddenOvercoat

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 30

Attack 65

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 45

Sp. Defense 25

Speed 40

Total305

305 base stat total, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 132nd among Water-types.

100 base Defense, Shellder's strongest stat, ranking 20th of 154 Water-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Shellder 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, Shellder reaches 1,080 CP at level 40 and 1,235 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack116

GO Defense134

GO Stamina102

Max CP (L40)1,080

Max CP (L50)1,221

Best buddy (L51)1,235

Raid catch CP 571–617 (L20). Weather boosted 713–771 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Shellder.

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

What type is Shellder?

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

What is Shellder weak to?

Shellder takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Shellder resistant to?

Shellder resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Shellder evolve?

Shellder evolves into Cloyster (Use Water Stone).

What generation is Shellder from?

Shellder was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0090.

What are Shellder's base stats?

Shellder has HP 30, Attack 65, Defense 100, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 25, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 305.

What are Shellder's abilities?

Shellder can have the abilities Shell Armor, Skill Link, plus the Hidden Ability Overcoat.

Is Shellder legendary or mythical?

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

What is Shellder's best stat?

Shellder's highest base stat is Defense at 100, which ranks 20th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Shellder good?

Shellder has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 132nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Shellder as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Shellder in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Shellder in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Shellder in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Shellder in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Shellder 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Shellder is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Shellder vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Shellder	Water avg	Difference
HP	30	70	-40
Attack	65	72	-7
Defense	100	72	+28
Special Attack	45	71	-26
Special Defense	25	69	-44
Speed	40	66	-26
Total	305	420	-115

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Game appearances

Shellder appears in 36 games.

Every mainline release where Shellder is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Shellder in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 26 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma TownValley Windworks

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Cinnabar IslandJohto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cinnabar IslandJohto Route 47Johto Sea Route 41Kanto Route 26Kanto Route 27Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21New Bark TownPallet TownVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Red, red-japan

Cinnabar IslandKanto Route 11Kanto Route 6Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Blue, green-japan

Cinnabar IslandKanto Route 11Kanto Route 6Kanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Seafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fVermilion CityVermilion City SS Anne Dock

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Seafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

FireRed

Cinnabar IslandFive IslandIcefall Cave WaterfallOne IslandPallet TownSS AnneVermilion City

Yellow

Kanto Route 17Kanto Route 18Vermilion City SS Anne Dock

Black, White

Undella BayUndella TownUnova Route 13

Black 2, White 2

Humilau CitySeaside Cave 1FUndella TownUnova Route 13

Kalos Route 8

Sun, Moon