Quick Answers
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
What type is Shellder?
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon.
What is Shellder weak to?
Shellder is weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.
What does Shellder resist?
Shellder resists Fire, Water, Ice, and Steel-type attacks.
What are Shellder's base stats?
Shellder has a base stat total of 305. Its highest base stat is Defense at 100. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Shellder have?
Shellder can have Shell Armor and Skill Link as standard abilities, plus Overcoat as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Shellder evolve?
Shellder evolves into Cloyster when exposed to a Water Stone.
Where can you find Shellder?
Shellder can be encountered in the wild in 30 games, including Pokémon Red, Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, and Pokémon Gold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Shellder learn?
Shellder can learn 76 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and breeding. See Shellder's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
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Moves · 76 total
Level-Up
9 movesTM / HM
60 movesEgg Moves
6 movesOther
1 movesWhere to find· 37 games
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Red?
13 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 6, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Red.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Blue?
12 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 6, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Blue.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Yellow?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Kanto Route 17, Kanto Route 18, and Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Gold?
10 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Gold.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Silver?
10 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Silver.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Crystal?
10 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Shellder in Pokémon Ruby
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Shellder in Pokémon Sapphire
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Shellder in Pokémon Emerald
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Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon FireRed?
7 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Icefall Cave Waterfall, One Island, Pallet Town, and Ss Anne, and 1 other location in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Five Island
- •Icefall Cave Waterfall
- •One Island
- •Pallet Town
- •Ss Anne
- •Vermilion City
Shellder in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotShellder can be found in Cipher Key Lair 2f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Cipher Key Lair 2f
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Diamond?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Fuego Ironworks, Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town, and Valley Windworks in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Fuego Ironworks
- •Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
- •Valley Windworks
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Pearl?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Fuego Ironworks, Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town, and Valley Windworks in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Fuego Ironworks
- •Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
- •Valley Windworks
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Platinum?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Fuego Ironworks, Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town, and Valley Windworks in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Fuego Ironworks
- •Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
- •Valley Windworks
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon HeartGold?
11 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, and Kanto Sea Route 20, and 5 other locations in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon SoulSilver?
11 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Johto Route 47, Johto Sea Route 41, Kanto Route 26, Kanto Route 27, and Kanto Sea Route 20, and 5 other locations in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Johto Route 47
- •Johto Sea Route 41
- •Kanto Route 26
- •Kanto Route 27
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •New Bark Town
- •Pallet Town
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Undella Bay, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black.
- •Undella Bay
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon White?
3 spotsShellder can be found in Undella Bay, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White.
- •Undella Bay
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Black 2?
4 spotsShellder can be found in Humilau City, Seaside Cave 1f, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Seaside Cave 1f
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon White 2?
4 spotsShellder can be found in Humilau City, Seaside Cave 1f, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Seaside Cave 1f
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Shellder in Pokémon X
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Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Y?
1 spotShellder can be found in Kalos Route 8 in Pokémon Y.
Shellder in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Shellder in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Sun?
4 spotsShellder can be found in Kalae Bay, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Sun.
- •Kalae Bay
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Moon?
4 spotsShellder can be found in Kalae Bay, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached in Pokémon Moon.
- •Kalae Bay
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotShellder can be found in Kalae Bay in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Kalae Bay
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotShellder can be found in Kalae Bay in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Kalae Bay
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
2 spotsShellder can be found in Seafoam Islands B3f and Seafoam Islands B4f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
2 spotsShellder can be found in Seafoam Islands B3f and Seafoam Islands B4f in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Sword?
11 spotsShellder can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, East Lake Axewell, Giants Seat, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and South Lake Miloch Max Den D, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Giants Seat
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Shield?
11 spotsShellder can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, East Lake Axewell, Giants Seat, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and South Lake Miloch Max Den D, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Giants Seat
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Green Japan?
12 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 6, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 6 other locations in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon Red Japan?
13 spotsShellder can be found in Cinnabar Island, Kanto Route 11, Kanto Route 6, Kanto Sea Route 19, Kanto Sea Route 20, and Kanto Sea Route 21, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Red Japan.
- •Cinnabar Island
- •Kanto Route 11
- •Kanto Route 6
- •Kanto Sea Route 19
- •Kanto Sea Route 20
- •Kanto Sea Route 21
- •Seafoam Islands 1f
- •Seafoam Islands B1f
- •Seafoam Islands B2f
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
- •Vermilion City
- •Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
7 spotsShellder can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den G, Courageous Cavern, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Loop Lagoon, Loop Lagoon Max Den A, and Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Courageous Cavern
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Workout Sea Max Den G
Where can you find Shellder in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
7 spotsShellder can be found in Challenge Beach Max Den G, Courageous Cavern, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Loop Lagoon, Loop Lagoon Max Den A, and Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Courageous Cavern
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Workout Sea Max Den G