Pokemon Sword and Shield Shellder is a Water Type Bivalve Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric type moves. You can find and catch Shellder in East Lake Axewell with a 15% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Shellder are 30 HP, 65 Attack, 45 SP Attack, 100 Defense, 25 SP Defense, and 40 Speed.


List of Shellder Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
---|---|---|
Total | 305 | |
HP | 30 | |
Attack | 65 | |
Defense | 100 | |
Special Attack | 45 | |
Special Defense | 25 | |
Speed | 40 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Shellder to have is Lax, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.
Shellder Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
---|---|---|
Shell Armor | Normal | |
Skill Link | Normal | |
Overcoat | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
Shield Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Shellder Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Shellder?
A popular spawn location you can find Shellder is in the East Lake Axewell area with a 15% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 15% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 15% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 45% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 10% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 10% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 20% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 5% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 30% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 5% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 25% | 38 - 40 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Shellder Raids
Where do i find Shellder Raids?
You can find Shellder raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Shellder Weakness
Shellder is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Shellder Weak Against?
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 | CP |
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What pokemon is Shellder Strong Against?
Pokemon | Type 1 | Type 2 | CP |
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Pokemon SW and SH Shellder Moves List
What moves can Shellder learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Shellder can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water type +50% STAB damage.
Shellder Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 | [] Tackle | — | |||||
01 | [] Water Gun | — | |||||
04 | [] Withdraw | — | |||||
08 | [] Ice Shard | — | |||||
12 | [] Leer | — | |||||
16 | [] Whirlpool | — | |||||
20 | [] Supersonic | — | |||||
24 | [] Aurora Beam | — | |||||
28 | [] Protect | — | |||||
32 | [] Razor Shell | — | |||||
36 | [] Iron Defense | — | |||||
40 | [] Ice Beam | — | |||||
44 | [] Shell Smash | — | |||||
48 | [] Hydro Pump | — |
TM Moves Shellder can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Sharply lowers opponent's Defense. |
TM20 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | User faints. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM51 | Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM64 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if user took damage first. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM83 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
Shellder TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR19 | Tri Attack | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
TR98 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
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