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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Spr b 4d 422b.png|thumb|Beta back sprite of Shellos]]
[[File:Spr b 4d 422b.png|thumb|Shellos' early back sprite]]
* Upon Shellos's discovery in the prerelease phase of Diamond and Pearl, fans thought it was a pre-evolution for {{p|Lapras}} due to its similar shape.
* According to an interview in [[Nintendo Power]], Shellos and Gastrodon were [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|originally]] intended for {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.
* According to an interview in [[Nintendo Power]], Shellos and Gastrodon were [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|originally]] designed for {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, but were not implemented in the final design.
* Both Shellos and Gastrodon have [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|early]] back sprites that can be found in the game data for {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}; however, there are no front sprites for these forms.
** Both Shellos and Gastrodon have a [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|beta]] back sprite in {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}'s game data; however, there are no front sprites for these forms, and neither can be captured in this form.
** These beta forms both are similar to the pink West Sea variations of Shellos and Gastrodon, possibly meaning that they were developed from the Generation III versions.
* In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, no in-game Trainer uses East Sea Shellos in battle, even if the Trainer's current location is east of Mt. Coronet. This changes in {{v2|Platinum}} where all Trainers east of Mt. Coronet may have the eastern variety.
* In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, no in-game Trainer uses East Sea Shellos in battle, even if the Trainer's current location is east of Mt. Coronet. This changes in {{v2|Platinum}} where all Trainers east of Mt. Coronet may have the eastern variety.
* When Shellos are bred, their form is always the same as their mother or non-Ditto parent.
* Shellos's Pokédex entry for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is the shortest Pokédex entry of any main series game, consisting of only nine words.
* Shellos's Pokédex entry for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} is the shortest Pokédex entry of any main series game, consisting of only nine words.


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