Shellos (Pokémon)

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Shellos
カラナクシ Karanakushi
#422
422Shellos-East.png
East Sea art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type
Water '
Category
Sea Slug Pokémon
Abilities
Sticky Hold or Storm Drain
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#060
Regional Browser numbers
Almia
R-037
Oblivia
R-086
Height
1'00"
Imperial
0.3 m
Metric
Weight
13.9 lbs.
Imperial
6.3 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
190 (24.8%)
Body style
Body14.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F422.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 1 and
Indeterminate groups
21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 73 Battle Exp.: 731*

Shellos (Japanese: カラナクシ Karanakushi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves into Gastrodon starting at level 30.

Shellos have two different appearances: West Sea (pink) and East Sea (blue), found on the respective sides of the Sinnoh region. Due to this, there is a myth that the Sinnoh region was once split in two.

Biology

Physiology

Shellos are slug-like Pokémon. Both forms have yellow lining around their eyes, mouth and back.

In the West Sea form, the underside is white, its back is pink in color and has small spike-like protrusions on it. On its head is a ring of pink fleshy knobs arranged like a flower.

In the East Sea form, the underside is green, its back is blue and has two flap-like protrusions. These flaps are lined in yellow. On its head are two white-tipped knobs resembling horns.

Shellos and its evolution Gastrodon are examples of allopatric speciation, though the two forms are still able to interbreed (the child takes the mother's form).

It is shown in the anime that Shellos can extend their necks to incredible lengths. This has only been seen in the West Sea form. It is unknown if the East Sea form can do this as well, but it is most likely able to.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Shellos, as a Template:Type2 Pokémon, is capable of using moves of the said type, such as Rain Dance and Muddy Water. Although not yet a Template:Type2, Shellos is capable of using several Ground-type moves involving mud, such as Mud Sport, Mud Bomb, and, if Water-type, the aforementioned Muddy Water. Shellos is also able to use Recover.

Behavior

Habitat

Shellos live along the sea shore.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

 
East Sea Shellos in the anime

Zoey owns a West Sea Shellos, which first appeared in A Stand-Up Sit-Down!.

A wild East Sea Shellos made a cameo in The Rise of Darkrai.

Several of both kinds of Shellos appeared in Gateway to Ruin!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP041 Shellos Dawn's Pokédex Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. Shellos's shape and color varies depending on where it lives. Two different varieties have been confirmed in the Sinnoh region.
DP136 Shellos Dawn's Pokédex Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. A mysterious purple fluid oozes out of its soft body when Shellos is strongly squeezed. Two kinds of Shellos, pink and blue, have been confirmed.

In the TCG

Main article: Shellos (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
Ruby {{{rubydex}}}
Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}}
Emerald {{{emeralddex}}}
FireRed {{{firereddex}}}
LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV
Diamond Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Pearl It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
Platinum Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
HeartGold Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
SoulSilver Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
White {{{whitedex}}}
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Common Routes 205, 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (West Sea)
Route 213 and 224 (East Sea)
Platinum
Common Routes 205 and 218, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks, Canalave City (West Sea)
Routes 212 and 213, Pastoria City (East Sea)
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
None
Pokéwalker
Stormy Beach (West Sea)
Generation V
Black White
None Trade
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1-B6)
East Sea: Beach Cave (B1-B4)
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Vientown Beach
Marine Cave
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Kururi Cove
My Pokémon Ranch Random trade with Hayley *
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach

Held Items

Game Held Item(s)
Ranch   Rindo Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
76
136 - 183 262 - 356
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
57
55 - 119 107 - 234
62
60 - 125 116 - 245
34
35 - 94 65 - 183
Total:
325
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/3 ☆☆
Power
1/4 ☆☆☆
Skill
1/3 ☆☆
Stamina
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
8/17 ☆☆


Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#74ACF5" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available.
|} |}

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0%
Friend Area: Beau Plains
Phrases
51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist:  
( Water )
Field move:  
(Soak ×1)
Browser entry  
It spits orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water   
( Water )
Past
 
( Normal )
 
(Soak ×2)
Past
 
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
  HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

West Sea
 
Unevolved
Shellos
 Water 
 
Level 30


West Sea
 
First evolution
Gastrodon
 Water  Ground 

East Sea

East Sea
 
Unevolved
Shellos
 Water 
 
Level 30


East Sea
 
First evolution
Gastrodon
 Water  Ground 

Sprites

Gen Game
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
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
       
       
       
       
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
     
     
     
     
   For other sprites and images, please see Shellos images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • When Serebii.net revealed Shellos's English name, the site originally interpreted its name as "Snelios" or "Shelios" due to poor image quality.
  • Upon Shellos' discovery in the prerelease phase of Diamond and Pearl, fans thought it was a pre-evolution for Lapras; this is due to the fact that the East Sea variation was seen first.
  • According to an interview in Nintendo Power, Shellos and Gastrodon were originally designed for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions, but were not implemented in the final design.
    • Both Shellos and Gastrodon have a beta back sprite in the 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 Diamond and 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 Platinum where all trainers east of Mt. Coronet may have the eastern variety.
  • Shellos's Pokédex color is purple, which is probably due to the fact that pink (the color of the West Sea Shellos) mixed with blue (the color of the East Sea Shellos) would make a shade of light purple.
  • No matter where a Shellos egg is hatched in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions it will always hatch as a West Sea Shellos

Origin

Shellos is based on a sea slug.

Name origin

Its English name appears to be a pun on Shell and the suffix -less, as Shellos does not have a shell. Its Japanese name is a combination of 殻 kara, shell, and 無くした nakushita, to have lost, or 無し nashi, without.

In other languages

  • German: Schalellos - From schalenlos (without a shell).
  • French: Sancoki - From sans coquille (without a shell).
  • Korean: 깝질무 Kkap-Jil-Moo - Includes 껍질 kkapjil (shell).


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