Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Shellos

Shellos

WATER

Sea Slug Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shellos is a Water Type Sea Slug Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Shellos can be found with as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 325 combined Base Stats.

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Shellos Stats and Abilities

Based on Shellos Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Shellos Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 62 and the Lowest being Speed 34.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	76	262	356
F	Attack	48	90	214
F	Defense	48	90	214
E	Special Attack	57	107	234
F	Special Defense	62	116	245
F	Speed	34	65	183
F	Total	325

Best Held Items	Lustrous Orb Mystic Water Sea Incense Splash Plate Wave Incense
Best Nature	Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 HP
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Amorphous, Water 1
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

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How To Evolve Shellos in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Shellos requires (Level 30) to evolve into Gastrodon.

Base	→	First Evo
Shellos	Level 30 →	Gastrodon

Where To Find Shellos in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Shellos has 10 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Shellos, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

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
Valley Windworks
Valley Windworks	5 - 1%	Shellos Lv. 7-9
Route 213
Route 213	5 - 1%	Shellos Lv. 20-22
Route 222
Route 222	5 - 1%	Gastrodon Lv. 40-42
Route 205
Route 205	20 - 5%	Shellos Lv. 11
Route 221
	20 - 5%	Gastrodon Lv. 29-30
	20 - 5%	Shellos Lv. 28
Route 218
	20 - 5%	Gastrodon Lv. 29-30
	20 - 5%	Shellos Lv. 28
Fuego Ironworks
	20 - 5%	Gastrodon Lv. 29-30
	20 - 5%	Shellos Lv. 28
Route 224
	100 - 20%	Shellos Lv. 23
	5 - 1%	Gastrodon Lv. 52-53
Route 230
Route 230	100 - 20%	Gastrodon Lv. 51
Fountainspring Cave
	Start	Gastrodon Lv. 16-63
	Start	Shellos Lv. 16-63
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Shellos Weakness

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

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

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

What pokemon is Shellos Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
A	Electivire ELECTRIC
A	Tangrowth GRASS

What pokemon is Shellos Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh FIRE FLYING
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC

Best Shellos Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Shellos Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
35	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
31	Muddy Water	Special	135	85	10	May lower opponent's Accuracy.
25	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
20	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	May raise all user's stats at once.

Best Moveset for Shellos TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	90	100	10	May freeze opponent.
TM95	Surf	Special	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM49	Scald	Special	120	100	15	May burn opponent.

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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Shellos Lv Up Moves

Shellos TM Moves

Shellos Egg Moves

Shellos Level Up Moves

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

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Water Gun WATER	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
1	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
5	Harden NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
10	Recover NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
15	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
20	Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
25	Body Slam NORMAL	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
31	Muddy Water WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Accuracy.
35	Earth Power GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
40	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
45	Memento DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.

Shellos TM Moves

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

TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse WATER	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM07	Hail ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam ICE	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard ICE	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance WATER	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM49	Scald WATER	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM55	Brine WATER	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM95	Surf WATER	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.

Shellos Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Shellos can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Counter FIGHTING	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Mirror Coat PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special When hit by a Special Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Stockpile NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
Swallow NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
Spit Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
Yawn NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
Curse GHOST	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
Sludge POISON	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
Clear Smog POISON	Power: 50 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Removes all of the target's stat changes.
Mist ICE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's stats cannot be changed for a period of time.
Acid Armor POISON	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
Memento DARK	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.
Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
Fissure GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

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