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.
The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.
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 |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x161-191%KO Disarming Voice 2x69-81% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Salamence builds →Dragon Claw 2x85-101%KO Dragon Tail 2x65-77% Dragon Breath 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Ribombee builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x107-126%KO Draining Kiss 2x69-81% Fairy Wind 2x54-64% | ||
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
 Bagon Dragon | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Bagon builds →Dragon Claw 2x52-62% Dragon Breath 2x44-51% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Garchomp's Earthquake hits Shelgon for 61-71%. Weavile deals 69-82% with Ice Shard.
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Garchomp builds →Earthquake61-71% Stone Edge40-48% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Weavile builds →Knock Off56-66% Ice Shard 2x69-82% Pursuit35-41% | ||
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemFlyiniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Dragonite builds →Earthquake45-54% Extreme Speed36-43% Fly62-72% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityHydration ItemLeftovers NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Lapras builds →Surf35-42% | ||
Sun & Moon 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 plenty of partners 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 57 partners from the Dragon egg group. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse and 7 more.
Sun & Moon 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 Sun & Moon
Shelgon appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Shelgon in Sun & Moon
Bagon is your first catch on the way to Shelgon. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 9-18 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch BagonKala'e BayMoonGrass Lv.15-18 Water10%EarlyKala'e BaySunGrass Lv.15-18 Water10%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthMoonGrass Lv.9-12 Route1%EarlyRoute 3 - SouthSunGrass Lv.9-12 Route1%Early
Step 2Shelgon ✓Kala'e BaySunGrass Lv.15-18 WaterEarlySOS from BagonKala'e BayMoonGrass Lv.15-18 WaterEarlySOS from Bagonor evolve from Bagon (Step 1)
Shelgon Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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