Pokédex - Shellder (Crystal Version)
![[Picture of Shellder]](../pictures/crystal/front/normal/90.gif)
Basic Information
| National Number | #090 |
| New Pokédex | #169 |
| 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) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 97 |
| 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 (59/256); BIG PEARL (5/256) |
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
Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.
French
Kokiyas - Pokémon Bivalve
Il se referme sur un ennemi pour at- taquer mais ceci le rend vulnérable et il ne le fait que rarement.
German
Muschas - Muschel
Da es seine ver- wundbarste Stelle beim Klammern preisgibt, tut es dies nur in wirk- lichen Notfällen.
Spanish
Shellder - Pokémon Bivalvo
Cuando utiliza la TENAZA en combate, se vuelve vulnera- ble. Por eso sólo la usa como último recurso.
Italian
Shellder - Pokémon Bivalve
Mentre attanaglia il nemico diviene vulnerabile, perciò usa questa tecnica come ultima risorsa.
Japanese
シェルダー (SHERUDAA) - ２まいがいポケモン (２MaigaiPOKEMON)
べトベトンがとおったあとは もうどくがしみこみ 3ねんたっても くさきがはえてこない。 (BeTOBETONgatoottaatoha moudokugashimikomi 3nentattemo kusakigahaetekonai. )
Evolutions (When Shellder Evolves)
- Evolves into Cloyster if Water Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Shellder)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 20 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 20 (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 21 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 21 (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| CINNABAR ISLAND (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| PALLET TOWN (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| OLIVINE CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| OLIVINE CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| VERMILION CITY (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 41 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 41 (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 26 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 26 (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| ROUTE 27 (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Super Rod) | 40 | 30% | Fishing |
| NEW BARK TOWN (Good Rod) | 20 | 10% | Fishing |
Area Map
Shellder's Nest
Moves Learned
Crystal Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 35 | 242 | 35 | 0 | fg |
| 1 | Withdraw | WATER | 0 | 255 | 40 | 0 | |
| 9 | Supersonic | NORMAL | 0 | 140 | 20 | 0 | g |
| 17 | Aurora Beam | ICE | 65 | 255 | 20 | 25 | g |
| 25 | Protect | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 10 | 0 | |
| 33 | Leer | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 | g |
| 41 | Clamp | WATER | 35 | 191 | 10 | 0 | g |
| 49 | Ice Beam | ICE | 95 | 255 | 10 | 25 | g |
What moves can Shellder learn in Pokémon Crystal?
Shellder can learn the following moves:
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 30
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 17
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM11
- Crystal: Egg Move
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 23
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 41
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 50
- Red/Blue; Yellow: TM13
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 49
- Crystal: Move Tutor
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 39
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 33
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 25
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM17
- Red/Blue; Yellow: Level 18
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 9