Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet is a Bug Type Snail Pokémon, which makes it weak against , 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.


List of Shelmet Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
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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 |
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Hydration | Normal | |
Shell Armor | Normal | |
Overcoat | Hidden |
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.
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 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.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Shelmet Weakness
Shelmet is a Bug Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from , Rock, Fire Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass 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 Shelmet Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Shelmet Strong Against?
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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 |
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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. |
TM28 | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
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. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM61 | Guard Swap | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User and opponent swap Defense and Special Defense. |
TM74 | Venoshock | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | Inflicts double damage if the target is poisoned. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
Shelmet TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR01 | Body Slam | ![]() | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | May paralyze opponent. |
TR18 | Leech Life | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR22 | Sludge Bomb | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May poison opponent. |
TR23 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Hurts opponents when they switch into battle. |
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. |
TR29 | Baton Pass | ![]() | Status | — | — | 40 | User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon. |
TR30 | Encore | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 5 | Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
TR54 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Poisons opponents when they switch into battle. |
TR61 | Bug Buzz | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TR65 | Energy Ball | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
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