Shellder Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Shellder (#0090) is a Water-type Bivalve Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 0.3 m tall, weighs 4 kg and has a base stat total of 305, with its highest base stat in Defense (100). Its abilities are Shell Armor and Skill Link, with Overcoat as its Hidden Ability. Shellder is weak to Electric and Grass attacks.

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Shellder base stats

HP: 30
Attack: 65
Defense: 100
Sp. Atk: 45
Sp. Def: 25
Speed: 40
Total: 305

Abilities

Shell Armor
Skill Link
Overcoat (Hidden)

Shellder type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

Electric (2x)
Grass (2x)

Resists

Fire (0.5x)
Water (0.5x)
Ice (0.5x)
Steel (0.5x)

Shellder evolution chain

Shellder
Cloyster — Use Water Stone

Shellder level-up moveset

Lv. 1: Tackle
Lv. 1: Water Gun
Lv. 4: Withdraw
Lv. 8: Ice Shard
Lv. 12: Leer
Lv. 16: Whirlpool
Lv. 20: Supersonic
Lv. 24: Aurora Beam
Lv. 28: Protect
Lv. 32: Razor Shell
Lv. 36: Iron Defense
Lv. 40: Ice Beam
Lv. 44: Shell Smash
Lv. 48: Hydro Pump