Physiology
Shellder's two shells are a purplish-blue color and has two spikes on the top and also on the underside. They use their two shells for propulsion by opening and closing them rapidly. Shellder has a large, red tongue which serves as a means for burrowing. It is unknown what Shellder looks like inside its shell, seeing as only its large, disk-like eyes are discernible from within, but what is known is that its body inside is tender.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Shellder's shell is harder than diamond and can withstand powerful attacks. When sand combines with the body fluids inside of Shellder, beautiful pearls are formed. As clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, it uses the move only as a last resort. When a Shellder latches onto the tail of a fishing Slowpoke, the two Pokémon undergo a molecular transformation as a Slowbro is created and the Shellder changes in appearance. Likewise, if a Shellder bites a Slowpoke on the head due to the attraction of a King's Rock or some other reason, that Slowpoke will instead become a Slowking, the poison from the Shellder making it extremely intelligent.
Behavior
Its tongue is always hanging out, as it sits on the sea floor. Shellder swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. When Shellder sleeps it uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the sand and then sleeps in it. While Shellder is sleeping, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out. Shellder are apparently attracted to the King's Rock since it is this item that makes the Shellder bite Slowpoke on the head and transform it into a Slowking.
Habitat
Shellder lives on the sea floor. Their native range includes Kanto and Johto, but it can be fished up in Sinnoh as well.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
When Shellder's mouth is clamped on Slowbro's tail, it will feed on the leftovers of food eaten by the host Slowbro. When it's on its own, Shellder is most likely a filter feeder.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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Blue
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Yellow
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The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
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Stadium
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Its shell is harder than diamond. It hides in sand on the sea floor and catches prey with its soft tongue.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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Silver
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Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
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Crystal
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Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
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Stadium 2
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It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
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FireRed
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It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
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LeafGreen
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Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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HeartGold
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It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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SoulSilver
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Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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30
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90 - 137
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170 - 264
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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25
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27 - 84
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49 - 163
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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Total: 305
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 45.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Special moves
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites