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.
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Shellder first appeared on June 7, 2018, during Water Festival 2018.
- Shellder
- Cloyster by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 15 to Jul 20, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15 to Jul 20, 2025 | 1-star | Water Festival |
| Feb 11 to Feb 15, 2025 | 1-star | Beloved Buddies |
| Dec 9 to Dec 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 29 to Jul 6, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Dec 18, 2018 to Jan 3, 2019 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 7 to Jun 21, 2018 | 1-star | Water Festival 2018 |
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Shellder is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Shellder appears in 36 games.
Every mainline release where Shellder is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Shellder.
Every main-series game Shellder is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: South Paldean Sea
- WildEast Province: East Paldean Sea
- WildWest Province: West Paldean Sea
- WildNorth Province: North Paldean Sea
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★, 2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildWest Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell (Surfing)
- WildGiant's Seat, East Lake Axewell (fishing)
- RaidDusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildCourageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon (fishing) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildKala'e Bay (fishing), Poké Pelago
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildKala'e Bay (fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- BreedCloyster
- YObtainable
- WildRoute 8 (Good Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (fishing)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (fishing)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 205 (Floaroma Town side), Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, 47, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, Pallet Town, New Bark Town (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedObtainable
- WildPallet Town, Cinnabar Island, Vermilion City, town, town, Icefall Cave (Super Rod)
- LeafGreenTrade
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 20, 21, 26, 27, 41, Olivine City harbor, Vermilion City, Pallet Town, New Bark Town, Cinnabar Island (Good Rod and Super Rod)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
- WildRoutes 6, 11, 19, 20, 21, Vermilion City, Seafoam Islands, Cinnabar Island (Super Rod)
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoutes 17, 18, Vermilion Harbor (Super Rod)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Scarlet; Violet; and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Shellder appears in 22 episodes.
From EP036 (1997-12-02) through HZ150 (2026-09-18).
TCG Pocket appearances
Shellder in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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