Serebii.net Pokédex - #422 Shellos

#422 Shellos

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

5th Gen Dex

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D/P Pt/HGSS
West Sea East Sea West Sea East Sea

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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type

Shellos Karanakushi
カラナクシ
National: #422
Sinnoh: #060

Male ♂: 50%
Female ♀: 50%

Ability: Sticky Hold & Storm Drain

Sticky Hold: This Pokémon’s item cannot be taken.
Storm Drain: Water-type moves are drawn to this Pokémon. Water-type moves will do no damage and the Pokémon's SP ATK is raised one stage

Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps

Sea Slug Pokémon 1'00" 13.9lbs 190 5,120

Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate

1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast 70 1 HP 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

No Hold Item
Water 1

Indeterminate

Evolutionary Chain

Level

Alternate Forms

West Sea East Sea
Shellos' form cannot be changed and is dependant on where it was caught

Flavour Text

Diamond Its colors and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.

Pearl It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.

Platinum Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.

HeartGold Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.

SoulSilver

Location (In-Depth Details)

Game Location

Diamond Routes 205, 213, 218, 221 & 224, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks Details

Pearl Routes 205, 213, 218, 221 & 224, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks Details
Platinum Route 218, Pastoria City, Canalave City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Surf)
Route 205 South, Route 212 South, Route 213, Valley Windworks Details

HeartGold Transfer from PokéWalker

SoulSilver Transfer from PokéWalker
PokéWalker Stormy Beach Details

Trainer Locations Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
Level Attack Name Type Cat. Att. Acc. PP Effect %
— Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
2 Mud Sport -- -- 15 --
The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.
4 Harden -- -- 30 --
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
7 Water Pulse 60 100 20 20
The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.
11 Mud Bomb 65 85 10 30
The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target's accuracy.
16 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
22 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
29 Body Slam 85 100 15 30
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
37 Muddy Water 95 85 10 30
The user attacks by shooting out muddy water. It may also lower the foe's accuracy.
46 Recover -- -- 10 --
A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.

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.
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.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 10

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Earth Power 90 100 10 10

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack Name Type Cat. Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Pain Split -- -- 20 --

The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
String Shot -- 95 40 --

The foe is bound with silk blown from the user's mouth. It reduces the target's Speed stat.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack Name Type Cat. Att. Acc. PP Effect %
Counter ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Mirror Coat ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Stockpile -- -- 20 -- Details
The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Swallow -- -- 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.
Spit Up ?? 100 10 -- Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
Yawn -- -- 10 -- Details
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Memento -- 100 10 -- Details
The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.
Curse -- -- 10 -- Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Amnesia -- -- 20 -- Details
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
Fissure ?? 30 5 -- Details
The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.
Trump Card - HGSS Only ?? -- 5 -- Details
The fewer PP this move has, the more power it has for attack.
Sludge - HGSS Only 65 100 20 30 Details
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the foe. It may also poison the target.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats

Speed Power Skill Stamina Jump

Stats
HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed

Base Stats 76 48 48 57 62 34

Max Stats
Hindering Nature Lv. 50 136 - 183 47 - 90 47 - 90 55 - 98 60 - 102 35 - 77

Lv. 100 262 - 356 90 - 175 90 - 175 107 - 191 116 - 200 65 - 150

Max Stats
Neutral Nature Lv. 50 136 - 183 53 - 100 53 - 100 62 - 109 67 - 114 39 - 86

Lv. 100 262 - 356 101 - 195 101 - 195 119 - 213 129 - 223 73 - 167

Max Stats
Beneficial Nature Lv. 50 136 - 183 58 - 110 58 - 110 68 - 119 73 - 125 42 - 94

Lv. 100 262 - 356 111 - 214 111 - 214 130 - 234 141 - 245 80 - 183

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