Is Shelgon Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Dragon middle stage with high Defense. Level 50 for Salamence is a grind. Shelgon contributes as a physical wall in the meantime but doesn't hit hard enough to carry fights on its own.
Bagon has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Bagon trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Salamence trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Bagon trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Bagon trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Bagon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Shelgon's defenses.
Shelgon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Shelgon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Salamence has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Salamence has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Salamence trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Salamence trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Salamence has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Salamence has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
Salamence trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Shelgon on Kala'e Bay (walking, Lv 15-18). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Bagon.
Catch Bagon on Route 3 (walking, Lv 9-12).
How to Get Shelgon in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
2 encounter spots for Shelgon at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Shelgon in USUM
To get Shelgon, start by catching Bagon through walking encounters at Lv. 9-18. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 |
What is Shelgon Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Shelgon
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Primarina builds →Ice Beam 2x102-121%KO Disarming Voice 2x70-83% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x82-97% Disarming Voice 2x55-65% | ||
 Florges Fairy | B | |
 Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x57-68% Ice Beam 2x75-89% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x158-186%KO Ice Beam 2x100-118%KO | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x79-94% Disarming Voice 2x55-65% | ||
Florges Fairy | B | |
Wigglytuff NormalFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Wigglytuff builds →Play Rough 2x55-65% Ice Beam 2x73-85% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x158-186%KO Ice Beam 2x99-117%KO | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
Florges Fairy | B | |
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Granbull builds →Play Rough 2x85-100%KO Outrage 2x75-88% Ice Fang 2x41-48% | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Clefable builds →Ice Beam 2x79-93% Disarming Voice 2x54-64% | ||
 Tapu Lele PsychicFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Life Interact Encounter | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Hope Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x126-149%KO Ice Beam 2x79-94% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x161-189%KO Ice Beam 2x101-120%KO | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Clefable's Moonblast hits Shelgon for 69-81%. Lapras's Ice Beam also KOs at 85-100%.
 Dragonite Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemFlyiniumz NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Dragonite builds →Earthquake18-21% Extreme Speed14-17% Fly24-28% | ||
Clefable Fairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x69-81% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shelgon View Lapras builds →Surf21-25% Hydro Pump26-30% Ice Beam 2x85-100%KO | ||
Shelgon Evolutions
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.
USUM Shelgon Best Moveset
Dragon at 95 Attack and 100 Defense with AbilityRock Head and AbilityOvercoat blocking weather and powder moves as a hidden ability. Held ItemEviolite adds bulk. The moveset at mid-stage power and 50 Speed cannot compete. Salamence one evolution away adds Flying typing and 135 Attack.
Best Build
Shelgon best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Claw
- Toxic
- Protect
- Wish
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Shelgon gets Defense Curl and Dragon Dance exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Draco Meteor and Outrage.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.
Shelgon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Shelgon fills the support 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Shelgon does the job early-game if you need a Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Salamence before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves