Shelgon (Pokémon)
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Shelgon (Japanese: コモルー Komoruu) is a Dragon-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Bagon starting at level 30 and evolves into Salamence starting at level 50.
Biology
Physiology
Upon evolution from Bagon, bone structures have formed all around the Pokémon's body, becoming a shell with two openings: one in front, leaving only its yellow eyes visible, and one in back. Inside the structures, its body is busy forming for its next evolution, although its gray-colored legs are visible extending from the shell’s underside. The inner portions of the legs have red coloration, and there are three ridges on the top of its shell.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Shelgon’s shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks.
Behavior
While awaiting evolution, it hardly eats anything. As its shell is extremely heavy, Shelgon's movements are sluggish. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
Habitat
Shelgon spend most of their time hiding away in cavernous areas.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Shelgon hardly eats anything in preparation for evolution. It endures hunger to become hardier.
In the anime
Major appearances
Shelgon was first seen when a Bagon evolved in Let Bagons Be Bagons.
Drake used a Shelgon in Vanity Affair. It defeated Pikachu.
Minor appearances
A Shelgon competed in the Hoenn Grand Festival in Hi Ho Silver Wind! and Deceit and Assist.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Drake uses a Shelgon in an attempt to break open the door of the Ancient Tomb containing Registeel.
In the TCG
- Main article: Shelgon (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire |
Cave |
Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 59 Endless Level 61 Forever Level 9 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Mt. Freeze (1F-6F) Wish Cave (65F-69F) Wyvern Hill (9F-16F) Joyous Tower (60F-64F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
Sky Stairway (1F-49F) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity |
Daybreak Mountain, Yellow Canyon, Magnagate dungeons, Frozen Pillar, Northwind Shores, Hell's Mouth |
Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic (during mission) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia |
Volcano Cave |
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs |
Faldera Volcano Dark Temple |
Pokémon Rumble Blast | Canyon: Sunny Seashore |
Held items
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HeartGold | SoulSilver | Dragon Fang (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
95
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
Total: 420
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Defense Curl‡ | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | |||||
Dragon Dance | Dragon | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Dragon Rage | Dragon | Special | — | 100% | 10 | |||||
Dragon Rush | Dragon | Physical | 100 | 75% | 10 | |||||
Endure* | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | |||||
Fire Fang | Fire | Physical | 65 | 95% | 15 | |||||
Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80% | 5 | |||||
Thrash | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | |||||
Twister | Dragon | Special | 40 | 100% | 20 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | Special | 140 | 90% | 5 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Hyper Voice | Normal | Special | 90 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Outrage | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | ||||
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By a prior evolution
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Stage | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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‡ | OutrageBW | Dragon | Physical | 120 | 100% | 10 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Pinball
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Pokémon Pinball RS
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Pokémon Trozei!
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Evolution
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Level 30 → |
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Level 50 → |
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Sprites
Gen | Game | ||||||
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Despite having no visible teeth, Shelgon can learn Bite, Crunch, and Fire Fang.
- Shelgon, along with its evolution, are the only Dragon-type Pokémon who are able to learn Rollout.
- Shelgon and Pupitar are the only non-Bug-type Pokémon to go through metamorphosis-like evolution, as well as being pupa-like Pokémon. Both are able to learn Iron Defense via Move Tutor, while their respective final evolutions cannot. Both of their final forms (Salamence and Tyranitar) are pseudo-legendary Pokémon.
- Shelgon has the highest Defense of all non-legendary Dragon-type Pokémon.
Origin
Shelgon is a based on a dragon and a pupa.
Name origin
Shelgon is a combination of shell and dragon.
Komoruu is a corruption of 籠る komoru (to seclude oneself). It is worth noting that 龍 ryū (dragon) resembles part of the kanji for komoru.
In other languages
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External links
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