Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Shelgon

Shelgon

Endurance Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shelgon is a Dragon Type Endurance Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Shelgon can be found with Rock Head as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 420 combined Base Stats.

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Shelgon Stats & Abilities
Shelgon Evolutions
Shelgon Locations
Shelgon Weakness
Shelgon Best Moves
Shelgon Level Up Moves
Shelgon TM Moves
Shelgon Tutor Moves
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Shelgon Stats and Abilities

Based on Shelgon Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Shelgon Highest IV Stat is Defense 100 and the Lowest being Speed 50.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
C	Attack	95	175	317
D	Defense	100	184	328
E	Special Attack	60	112	240
F	Special Defense	50	94	218
F	Speed	50	94	218
D	Total	420


Shelgon	Detail
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Dragon Fang
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Dragon
Egg Cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)


Abilities	Description
Rock Head Ability 1	Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
Overcoat Hidden Ability	Overcoat makes the Pokémon immune to residual damage from weather conditions (specifically Hail and Sandstorm).

How To Evolve Shelgon in BDSP

Bagon requires (Level 30) to evolve into Shelgon and then (Level 50) to evolve into Salamence.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Bagon	Level 30 →	Shelgon	Level 50 →	Salamence

Where To Find Shelgon in BDSP

Shelgon has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 210	20 - 5%	Bagon Lv. 25-26
Stargleam Cavern	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Bagon Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Shelgon Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shelgon Weakness

Shelgon is a Dragon Type pokemon. This will cause Shelgon to take More Damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Shelgon Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Ice Dragon Fairy
0.5x Less Damage	Fire Water Grass Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Shelgon Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Dragonite
S	Salamence

What pokemon is Shelgon Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Celebi
S	Heatran

Best Moves Shelgon in BDSP

Best Moveset for Shelgon Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
67	Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	User receives recoil damage.
60	Outrage	Physical	180	100	10	User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
53	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	May burn opponent.
25	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Shelgon TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15	May burn opponent.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Special	127.5	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM02	Dragon Claw	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Shelgon Lv Up Moves

Shelgon TM Moves

Shelgon Tutor Moves

Shelgon Level Up Moves

List of Moves Shelgon can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
1	Ember	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
1	Leer	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 30 Status Lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Bite	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Dragon Breath	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May paralyze opponent.
15	Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
20	Scary Face	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Speed.
25	Crunch	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
33	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
39	Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
46	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
53	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
60	Outrage	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
67	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Shelgon TM Moves

List of Moves Shelgon can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 127.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Shelgon Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Shelgon can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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