#090 Shellder	General	Location	Attacks	Stats	Egg Moves	5th Gen Dex	3rd Gen Dex
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Name	Jp. Name	No.	Gender Ratio	Type
Shellder	Shellder シェルダー	National: #090 Johto: #171	Male ♂: 50% Female ♀: 50%
Ability: Shell Armor & Skill Link
Shell Armor: Opponent’s moves cannot Critical Hit. Skill Link: Moves that attack 2-5 times always hit 5 times.
Classification	Height	Weight	Capture Rate	Base Egg Steps
Bivalve Pokémon	1'00"	8.8lbs	190	5,120
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Colour	Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,250,000 Points Slow	70	1 Defense Point(s)	Purple	0

Damage Taken

*1

*0.5

*0.5

*2

*2

*0.5

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*1

*0.5

Wild Hold Item	Egg Groups
Pearl - 50% Big Pearl - 5%	Water 3TentacoolTentacruelShellderCloysterKrabbyKinglerStaryuStarmieOmanyteOmastarKabutoKabutopsCorsolaCorphishCrawdauntLileepCradilyAnorithArmaldoSkorupiDrapionDitto Water 3

Evolutionary Chain

Flavour Text
Diamond	It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold	It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
SoulSilver	Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game	Location
Ruby	Trade from FireRed/XD
Sapphire	Trade from FireRed/XD
Emerald	Trade from FireRed/XD
FireRed	Route 25, Cinnabar Island, Icefall Cave Entrance, Lavender Town, One Island, Pallet Town, S.S. Anne (Fish)
LeafGreen	Trade from FireRed/XD
Colosseum	Trade from FireRed/XD
XD	Snagged from Cipher Peon Gorog in Cipher Key Lair
Diamond	Route 205 Lower Part, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Fish w/ Super Rod)	Details
Pearl	Route 205 Lower Part, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Fish w/ Super Rod)	Details
Platinum	Route 205 South, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Fish With Super Rod)	Details
HeartGold	Route 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, Route 47, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermillion City, Cinnabar Island	Details
SoulSilver	Route 20, Route 21, Route 26, Route 27, Route 41, Route 47, New Bark Town, Pallet Town, Vermillion City, Cinnabar Island	Details
PokéWalker	Blue Lake, Stormy Beach	Details
Trainer Locations		Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
—	Tackle			35	95	35	--
		A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
4	Withdraw			--	--	40	--
		The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.
8	Supersonic			--	55	20	--
		The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target.
13	Icicle Spear			10	100	30	--
		The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes two to five times in a row.
16	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
20	Leer			--	100	30	--
		The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target's Defense stat is reduced.
25	Clamp			35	75	10	--
		The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.
28	Ice Shard			40	100	30	--
		The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first.
32	Aurora Beam			65	100	20	10
		The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target's Attack stat.
37	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.
40	Iron Defense			--	--	15	--
		The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
44	Brine			65	100	10	--
		If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
49	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #	Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
TM03	Water Pulse			60	100	20	20
		The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
TM06	Toxic			--	85	10	--
		A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07	Hail			--	--	10	--
		The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10	Hidden Power			??	100	15	--
		A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM13	Ice Beam			95	100	10	10
		The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14	Blizzard			120	70	5	10
		A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM17	Protect			--	--	10	--
		It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance			--	--	5	--
		The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
TM21	Frustration			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return			??	100	20	--
		A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team			--	--	15	--
		By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade			70	100	20	--
		An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power			70	100	20	30
		The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44	Rest			--	--	10	--
		The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract			--	100	15	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM55	Brine			65	100	10	--
		If the foe's HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
TM58	Endure			--	--	10	--
		The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64	Explosion			250	100	5	--
		The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback			50	100	10	--
		If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
TM78	Captivate			--	100	20	--
		If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM82	Sleep Talk			--	--	10	--
		While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift			??	100	15	--
		The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger			--	90	15	--
		The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute			--	--	10	--
		The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM03	Surf			95	100	15	--
		It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.
HM05 HGSS	Whirlpool			15	70	15	--
		Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools.

Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Dive			80	100	10	--
	A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.
Icy Wind			55	95	15	100
	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Snore			40	100	15	30
	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Swift			60	--	20	--
	Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.
Iron Defense			--	--	15	--
	The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Bubblebeam			65	100	20	10	Details
	A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the foe. It may also lower the target's Speed stat.
Take Down			90	85	20	--	Details
	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.
Barrier			--	--	30	--	Details
	The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.
Rapid Spin			20	100	40	--	Details
	A spin attack that can also eliminate such moves as Bind, Wrap, Leech Seed, and Spikes.
Screech			--	85	40	--	Details
	An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense stat.
Icicle Spear			10	100	30	--	Details
	The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes two to five times in a row.
Mud Shot			55	95	15	100	Details
	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target's Speed.
Rock Blast - HGSS Only			25	80	10	--	Details
	The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
Speed	Power	Skill	Stamina	Jump

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats		30	65	100	45	25	40
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	63 - 105	94 - 136	45 - 87	27 - 69	40 - 82
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	121 - 206	184 - 269	85 - 170	49 - 134	76 - 161
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	70 - 117	105 - 152	50 - 97	30 - 77	45 - 92
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	135 - 229	205 - 299	95 - 189	55 - 149	85 - 179
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	90 - 137	77 - 128	115 - 167	55 - 106	33 - 84	49 - 101
	Lv. 100	170 - 264	148 - 251	225 - 328	104 - 207	60 - 163	93 - 196

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