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'''Shellos''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カラナクシ''' ''Karanakushi'') is a {{type|Water}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Gastrodon}} starting at [[level]] 30.

Shellos has [[#Form data|two different forms]]: '''West Sea Shellos''', which is pink and white in appearance, and '''East Sea Shellos''', which is blue and green. They are found on the respective sides of [[Sinnoh]]'s mountain range.<!-- Due to this, there is a myth that the Sinnoh region was once split in two.-->

==Biology==

Shellos is a {{wp|sea slug}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} whose appearance changes depending on which part of the sea it is found in. Both forms have amorphous, slug-like bodies, black oval-shaped eyes with yellow outlines, minuscule, dot-shaped noses, and wide yellow lips. Like real-world sea slugs, they have {{wp|Mantle (mollusc)|mantles}} covering the top halves of their bodies. These mantles are outlined in yellow, similar to their eyes. Unlike real sea slugs, however, they have bulbous heads and four small feet rather than one large foot.

The West Sea form's underside is white, and its mantle is pink, with several small spike-like protrusions on its back. On its head is a ring of pink, fleshy knobs resembling the gills of a {{wp|nudibranch}}. West Sea Shellos' appearance is theorized to have been influenced by warm ocean waters.

The East Sea form, meanwhile, sports a green underside and a turquoise mantle. Two yellow-lined, flap-like protrusions, resembling {{wp|cerata}}, are present along its back. On its head are two white-tipped tentacles resembling {{wp|rhinophores}} that extend away from its face. East Sea Shellos's appearance is theorized to have been influenced by cold ocean waters.

Shellos lives along seashores; its color becomes more vibrant the better quality of the waters it lives in. It is also believed that Shellos's diet, which consists of plankton, also influences its form, though this has yet to be proven. The physical differences between both forms appear largely cosmetic; no significant changes in capabilities have been observed. While it can travel onto land, it can only stay on the shore for a limited time before its skin dries out. When Shellos' squishy body is pressed or squeezed, or when Shellos senses imminent danger, a mysterious purple fluid — theorized to be a kind of stress-induced greasy sweat — will ooze out of its body. This fluid is its defense mechanism against enemies; although harmless, it is very sticky and hard to wash off. Shellos has a friendly disposition and is said to have great regenerative capabilities. In the anime, West Sea Shellos can extend their necks to incredible lengths. It is unknown if the East Sea form can do this as well.

This species once had a shell on its back long ago and is considered a close relative to Pokémon such as {{p|Shellder}}. The [[Nurse Joy]] featured in ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'' revealed [[Mount Coronet]]'s formation led to an {{wp|allopatric speciation}} event, in which the original population of Shellos was separated into two. As a result, Shellos's color and other physical aspects began to vary due to environmental differences and population isolation over time. The two forms are still able to interbreed; the child normally takes the mother's form but takes the father's if bred with a {{p|Ditto}}. Recently, East Sea Shellos' population has been declining, while West Sea Shellos has become more abundant than before.

===Forms===

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===Evolution===

Shellos evolves into {{p|Gastrodon}}.

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{{Evobox-2

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==Game data==

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=060|reg2=Johto}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.}}

{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|entry=Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.}}

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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=260|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=341|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}

{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Its appearance changes depending on the environment. One theory suggests that living in cold seas causes Shellos to take on this form.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=Found in abundance on seashores bordering cold waters. When pressed upon, the Pokémon will secrete from its body's surface a purple fluid that will stain one's clothes.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can often be seen along seashores. It's capable of spending a limited amount of time on land.}}

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| West Sea Shellos in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}

| East Sea Shellos in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}

| West Sea Shellos in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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|hp=54

|attack=69

|defense=49

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|stamina=183

|attack=103

|defense=105

|fast={{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}

|special={{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}}

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====East Sea====

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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=422E|num=528

|skilldesc=Increases damage when making a + shaped match.

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|candy=Shellos

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|stamina=183

|fast={{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Hidden Power}}

|special={{m|Water Pulse}}, {{m|Mud Bomb}}, {{m|Body Slam}}

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Shellos has two different forms: West Sea Shellos and East Sea Shellos. In most cases, where it is encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} determines its form. This is purely a cosmetic difference, and this Pokémon cannot change between forms.

 

 

In [[Sinnoh]] and [[Hisui]], West Sea Shellos is encountered west of [[Mount Coronet]], while East Sea Shellos is encountered east of Mount Coronet. In [[Paldea]], West Sea Shellos is encountered in [[West Province (Area Two)]], while East Sea Shellos is encountered in [[East Province (Area One)]] and [[South Province (Area Five)]]; both forms can also be found in [[Tera Raid Battle]]s regardless of location. In other [[region]]s, only one form appears in the wild per game (with the other only obtainable via [[trade|trading]] or [[transfer]]): in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Shellos appears as a {{DL|DexNav|hidden Pokémon}}, with West Sea appearing in Omega Ruby and East Sea appearing in Alpha Sapphire; and in [[Alola]] and [[Galar]], only East Sea Shellos appears in the wild.

 

[[Pokémon breeding|Bred]] Shellos are always the same form as their mother, or the same form as the Shellos or Gastrodon parent if bred with {{p|Ditto}}.

 

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| Wiggy in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}

| Zoomer in {{color2|000|Pokémon Super Contests}}

==In the anime==

[[File:Shellos anime west.png|thumb|250px|West Sea Shellos in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]

[[File:Shellos anime east.png|thumb|250px|East Sea Shellos in the anime]]

{{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|West Sea}} Shellos debuted in ''[[DP041|A Stand-Up Sit-Down!]]'', under the ownership of [[Zoey]], where it partnered with her {{TP|Zoey|Glameow}} to show {{an|Dawn}} and her Pokémon a [[Double Performance]]. In ''[[DP174|Last Call — First Round!]]'', it was revealed to have evolved into a Gastrodon.

====Other====

Multiple Shellos of both kinds appeared in ''[[DP136|Gateway to Ruin!]]'', which also served as the main series debut for {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shellos and Gastrodon|East Sea}} Shellos.

 

===Minor appearances===

 

 

 

 

A Trainer's West Sea Shellos appeared in ''[[JN089|The Gates of Warp!]]''.

 

A Trainer's two East Sea Shellos appeared in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''.

 

 

===Pokédex entries===

{{Animedexbody|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. {{form|Shellos and Gastrodon|Two kinds}} of Shellos, pink and blue, have been confirmed.}}

{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Sinnoh}}

 

===Pokémon Adventures===

[[File:Mr Fuego Shellos Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|East Sea Shellos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

[[File:Pokéstar Studios filming studio Adventures.png|thumb|200px|West Sea Shellos in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

 

Shellos's most notable appearance is that of a companion of [[Mr. Fuego]]'s. He typically keeps his East Sea Shellos on his shoulder, continuing to do so even after he accidentally imprisoned himself to avoid [[Team Galactic]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS384|Maddening Magby]]''.

 

West Sea Shellos debuted in ''[[PS530|Movie Panic]]'', where it was at the [[Pokéstar Studios]], presumably under the ownership of one of the visiting Trainers from the {{ci|Aspertia}} {{pkmn|academy|Trainers' School}}.

 

==In the TCG==

{{main|Shellos (TCG)}}

 

[[File:Spr b 4d 422b.png|thumb|Shellos's early back sprite]]

* According to an interview in [[Nintendo Power]] with [[Game Freak]], Shellos and {{p|Gastrodon}} were [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire beta|originally]] intended for {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}.<ref name=NintendoPower>[[Junichi Masuda]]: There's also a sea-slug Pokémon that we weren't able to put in {{2v2|Ruby|Sapphire}} that we were able to put in <nowiki>[</nowiki>{{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}<nowiki>]</nowiki>... | "Pearls of Wisdom", ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' Issue 215, May 2007, p. 37 ([https://imgur.com/a/kkZqB Scan])</ref>

* Both Shellos and Gastrodon have [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl beta|early]] back sprites that can be found in the game data for {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}; however, there are no front sprites for these forms.

* In Diamond and Pearl, no in-game {{pkmn|Trainer}} uses East Sea Shellos in battle, even on the east side of [[Mount Coronet]].

* Shellos's English Pokédex entry for {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} has the fewest words of any Pokédex entry in the [[core series]] games, with nine. The Pokédex entry is carried over to {{pkmn|X and Y|Pokémon Y}} and {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}.

** The same is true for {{p|Kyurem}} in {{game|Black and White|s|White}}.

* Prior to Generation VI, Shellos's shape was [[File:Body14.png|32px]].

 

Shellos is based on a {{wp|sea slug}}.<ref name=NintendoPower/> It resembles various species of {{wp|nudibranch|nudibranchs}}, and its ability to secrete purple fluid may be based on {{wp|sea hare|sea hares}}, most of which secrete a purplish ink for self-defense.

 

The {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} Pokédex entries mentioning an increase in West Sea Shellos and a decrease in East Sea Shellos may be referencing changes in the populations of real sea slug species due to climate change, with species that better survive in warmer waters becoming more common.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20220814133258/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-01-18/citizen-science-project-counting-sea-slugs-helps-map-climate/10719706 Citizen science project counting NSW sea slugs helps map effect of climate change on species (retrieved December 2nd, 2022)]</ref>

 

Karanakushi may be a combination of 殻 ''kara'' (shell), 無くした ''nakushita'' (to have lost), and 海牛 ''umiushi'' (sea slug; nudibranch).

==In other languages==

|ja=カラナクシ ''Karanakushi''|jameaning=From {{tt|殻 ''kara''|shell}}, {{tt|無くした ''nakushita''|to have lost}}, and {{tt|海牛 ''umiushi''|sea slug; nudibranch}}

|es=Shellos|esmeaning=Same as English name

|zh_cmn=無殼海兔 / 无壳海兔 ''Wúkéhǎitù''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>無殼海牛 / 无壳海牛 ''Wúkéhǎiniú''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|無殼 / 无壳 ''wúké''|shell-less}} and {{tt|海兔 ''hǎitù''|sea hare}}<br>From {{tt|無殼 / 无壳 ''wúké''|shell-less}} and {{wp|Doridoidea|{{tt|海牛 ''hǎiniú''|dorid nudibranchs}}}}

|zh_yue=無殼海兔 ''Mòuhhokhóitou''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>無殼海牛 ''Mòuhhokhóingàuh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|無殼 ''mòuhhok''|shell-less}} and {{tt|海兔 ''hóitou''|sea hare}}<br>From {{tt|無殼 ''mòuhhok''|shell-less}} and {{tt|海牛 ''hóingàuh''|dorid nudibranchs}}

|hi=शेलगुमा ''Shellgooma''|himeaning=From ''shell'' and {{tt|गुम ''goom''|lost/misplaced}}

|th=คารานะคูชิ ''Kharanakhuchi ''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

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|pt_br=Mar Ocidental{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}}<br>Mar Oeste{{tt|*|TCG}}

|hi=ईस्ट-सी ''East-Sea''

|ko=동쪽바다 ''{{tt|Dongjjok Bada|East Sea}}''

|th=ทะเลตะวันออก ''Thale Tawanok''

==Related articles==

* [[Zoey's Gastrodon|Zoey's Shellos]]

* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]

==References==

==External links==

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