Stats & Training
Shellder's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Defense stat exp, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.
Shellder Weakness
Type-wise, Shellder takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. Its Water typing keeps the defensive matchups simple. Shellder's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
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Pikachu Electric | C | |
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 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
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 Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
 Paras BugGrass | D | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
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Damage vs Shellder View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x102-121%KO Thunder Shock 2x48-57% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
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Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x62-74% Absorb 2x34-42% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x78-92% Vine Whip 2x62-74% Mega Drain 2x58-69% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x62-74% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
 Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x165-194%KO Thunder Shock 2x74-88% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x65-78% Absorb 2x36-43% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x77-91% Vine Whip 2x65-78% Mega Drain 2x58-70% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bellsprout builds →Vine Whip 2x70-83% Mega Drain 2x62-74% | ||
Paras BugGrass | D | |
Magnemite Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Magnemite builds →Thunderbolt 2x165-196%KO Thunder Shock 2x77-91% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Tangela builds →Vine Whip 2x91-108%KO Mega Drain 2x81-96% Absorb 2x42-50% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Oddish builds →Petal Dance 2x188-223%KO Mega Drain 2x65-77% Absorb 2x36-42% | ||
Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodCerulean City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bulbasaur builds →Razor Leaf 2x78-92% Vine Whip 2x65-77% Mega Drain 2x58-69% | ||
Bellsprout GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Bellsprout builds →Razor Leaf 2x85-100%KO Vine Whip 2x68-81% Mega Drain 2x62-73% | ||
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x231-273%KO Vine Whip 2x90-106%KO Mega Drain 2x80-94% Absorb 2x40-48% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x157-185%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
 Weepinbell GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x203-239%KO Razor Leaf 2x95-112%KO Vine Whip 2x80-94% Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x203-239%KO Solar Beam 2x203-239%KO Mega Drain 2x69-82% Absorb 2x35-42% | ||
 Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Tangela builds →Solar Beam 2x240-283%KO Vine Whip 2x91-109%KO Mega Drain 2x82-97% Absorb 2x43-51% | ||
Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Parasect builds →Solar Beam 2x160-189%KO Mega Drain 2x55-66% | ||
Weepinbell GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Weepinbell builds →Solar Beam 2x210-249%KO Razor Leaf 2x99-117%KO Vine Whip 2x80-94% Mega Drain 2x72-86% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Gloom builds →Petal Dance 2x210-249%KO Solar Beam 2x210-249%KO Mega Drain 2x72-86% Absorb 2x38-46% | ||
Exeggcute GrassPsychic | D | |
In Yellow, Electrode can KO Shellder with Thunderbolt (151-178%).
 Electrode Electric | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Electrode builds →Explosion52-61% Thunderbolt 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Victreebel GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Shellder View Victreebel builds →Wrap6-7% | ||
Yellow Evolution
Shellder starts a line toward Cloyster. Can't breed this Water type (325 stats), so keep the evolution path going. Evolving adds up to 200 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Shellder Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
TMs define Shellder's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Surf and Bubble Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Ice coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Yellow Shellder Locations
Easy grab on Shellder with high spawn rates across 3 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Shellder in Yellow
Bring Super Rod for Shellder. There are 3 fishing encounters from Lv. 10-40 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.
Shellder Guide
Shellder evolves into Cloyster using a Water Stone. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 325 BST.
In Yellow, Shellder does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Cloyster before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Shellder is catchable in Yellow. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 19 other games across the series.
Shellder is available in Yellow. Across the full series, it appears in 20 games total.
Game Availability
Shellder has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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