Stats & Training
Shelgon's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Sp. Def trails, 2 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Inside Shelgon’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Covering Shelgon’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Shelgon Weakness
Shelgon is weak to Ice, Dragon, and Fairy. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Shelgon's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Latios can KO Shelgon with Draco Meteor (355-417%). Mamoswine deals 67-79% with Earthquake.
 Latios DragonPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Latios builds →Draco Meteor 2x355-417%KO Psyshock109-129%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake67-79% Ice Shard 2x54-64% Rock Slide33-39% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed36-43% Earthquake45-54% Outrage 2x163-193%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Lapras builds →Surf39-45% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Shelgon is the middle stage between Bagon and Salamence. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, takes forever to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. Defense has grown the most so far (+40), but there's still another 180 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Shelgon to get Bagon eggs using 50 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Shelgon Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Flamethrower and Double-Edge bring the raw damage. But Shelgon also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Shelgon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Shelgon. The 2-stage line runs through Bagon, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Shelgon in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Bagon is your first catch on the way to Shelgon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 20-40 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BagonMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.20 Water5%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.20 Water5%MidHorde battleMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.37-40 Water23%LateMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrass Lv.37-40 Water23%Late
Step 2Shelgon ✓
Shelgon Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Shelgon isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Salamence to unlock its full potential. At 420 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Rock Head is the go-to ability for Shelgon. It protects against recoil damage. Its hidden ability Overcoat can work in specific setups.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Shelgon fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 95 Attack. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Shelgon first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 16 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves