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Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet is a Bug Type Snail Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire type moves. You can find and catch Shelmet in Route 7 with a 5% chance to encounter during All Weather weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Shelmet are 50 HP, 40 Attack, 40 SP Attack, 85 Defense, 65 SP Defense, and 25 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet
Regular
Shiny
Shelmet Galar Pokedex ID: 275

List of Shelmet Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 305
HP 50
Attack 40
Defense 85
Special Attack 40
Special Defense 65
Speed 25

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Shelmet to have is Relaxed, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Speed stats.

Shelmet Abilities

Ability Type Effect
HydrationNormal
Shell ArmorNormal
OvercoatHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell.

Shield Pokedex Entry

It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet Evolutions

How do i evolve Shelmet in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet evolves into Accelgor with a Trade with Karrablast.

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Trade with Karrablast
Accelgor
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Shelmet
305408540655025
Accelgor
49570401006080145

Shelmet Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Shelmet?

Spawn locations you can find Shelmet are in the Route 7 area, with a 5% chance to spawn during All Weather weather.

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 7
5%36 - 40
Bridge Field
10%26 - 28
Hammerlocke Hills
5%28 - 30
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
Soothing Wetlands
30%13 - 18
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet Raids

Where do i find Shelmet Raids?

You can find Shelmet raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Rolling Fields, South Lake Miloch.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Shelmet Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet Weakness

Shelmet is a Bug Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Flying
Rock
Fire
0.5x
Damage
Fighting
Ground
Grass
0.25x
Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Shelmet Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Shelmet Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Shelmet Moves List

What moves can Shelmet learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Shelmet can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug type +50% STAB damage.

Shelmet Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Absorb
01[] Protect
04[] Acid
08[] Curse
12[] Mega Drain
16[] Struggle Bug
20[] Yawn
24[] Acid Armor
28[] Giga Drain
32[] Guard Swap
36[] Body Slam
40[] Recover
44[] Bug Buzz
48[] Final Gambit

TM Moves Shelmet can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial559515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM61Guard SwapStatus10User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense.
TM74VenoshockSpecial6510010Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.

Shelmet TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR18Leech LifePhysical12010010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR22Sludge BombSpecial9010010May poison opponent.
TR23SpikesStatus20Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29Baton PassStatus40User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR30EncoreStatus1005Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns.
TR54Toxic SpikesStatus20Poisons opponents when they switch into battle.
TR61Bug BuzzSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR65Energy BallSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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