Pokédex - Shellder (Black Version)
![[Picture of Shellder]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/90.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #090 |
| Height | 0.3 m (1'0") |
| Weight | 4.0 kg ( 8.8 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Shellder]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Purple |
| Body Form | ![[Form 12]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjElEQVQYlWM8cOAAA20AE43MHTUaE7AQo+jDhw8HDpxAFnFwsBAQEKDU6A0bdmAKQmwKCPDAo5FAgGA1l0hZfEbj1wkBHz58INloPHqQAVocEGU0Hj1EgqGZrik12sHBgmSj8ehBBngyDk6jCWY2BkqyDH6d+GUZGBgYCVYF5BUgRBlNNhjEiW/YGQ0Agk4tOCVWa3kAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 61 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Pearl (50%); Big Pearl (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Shell Armor, Skill Link |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Overcoat |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Shellder
| HP | 30 |
| Attack | 65 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 40 |
| Special Attack | 45 |
| Special Defense | 25 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Shellder - Bivalve Pokémon
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
French
Kokiyas - Pokémon Bivalve
German
Muschas - Muschel
Spanish
Shellder - Pokémon Bivalvo
Italian
Shellder - Pokémon Bivalve
Japanese
シェルダー (SHERUDAA) - ２まいがいポケモン (２MaigaiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Shellder Evolves)
- Evolves into Cloyster if Water Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Shellder)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 50 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 4 | Withdraw | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 8 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 13 | Icicle Spear | ICE | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 16 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 20 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 25 | Clamp | WATER | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 28 | Ice Shard | ICE | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 32 | Razor Shell | WATER | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | 50 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 37 | Aurora Beam | ICE | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 40 | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | 100 | Single exc. user | be |
| 44 | Brine | WATER | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 49 | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 52 | Ice Beam | ICE | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 56 | Shell Smash | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 15 | 0 | User | d |
| 61 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Shellder learn in Pokémon Black?
Shellder can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Aurora Beam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 32
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 37
Barrier
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (II) (with Hidden Ability)
BlizzardRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM14
Brine
- Level 44
- Before Black/White: TM55
BubbleBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
Clamp
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
Dive
- Before Diamond/Pearl: HM08
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: HM06
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
Explosion
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM64
FacadeTM42
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HailTM07
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hydro PumpBlack/White Versions and Later: Level 61
Ice Beam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 49
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM13
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 52
Ice ShardLevel 28
Icicle Spear
- Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (III) (with Hidden Ability)
Iron Defense
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 40
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 49
Leer
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 20
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
PaybackTM66
Protect
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
Rapid SpinRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Razor ShellLevel 32
RefreshPokémon XD: Learned when purified
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock BlastHeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
RoundTM48
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
SelfdestructPokémon XD: Move Tutor
Shell SmashLevel 56
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Supersonic
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 9
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
Surf
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM03
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
TackleRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Water Pulse
- Before Black/White: TM03
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Whirlpool
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 37
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: HM05
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 40
Withdraw
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 1
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 4
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (I) (with Hidden Ability)