Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Shellos's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It used to have a shell on its back long ago. This species is closely related to Pokémon like Shellder.
It oozes a purple fluid to deter enemies. Apparently, there are more West Sea Shellos now than there were in the past.
Shellos Weakness
Type-wise, Shellos takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x140-165%KO Giga Drain 2x81-95% Mega Drain 2x44-52% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x121-143%KO Energy Ball 2x84-99% Seed Bomb 2x116-137%KO Magical Leaf 2x57-68% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x57-68% Magical Leaf 2x45-54% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x120-141%KO Seed Bomb 2x81-95% Giga Drain 2x71-83% Mega Drain 2x38-46% | ||
 Gogoat Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Gogoat builds →Leaf Blade 2x120-141%KO Seed Bomb 2x108-127%KO Horn Leech 2x101-119%KO Razor Leaf 2x74-87% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Shellos with Thunderbolt (98-115%).
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO Volt Switch 2x76-90% Shadow Ball29-34% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Mareanie builds →Sludge Bomb21-25% Ice Beam7-8% Surf10-12% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin5-6% Knock Off6-7% Giga Drain 2x25-30% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Shellos View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x47-55% Shadow Ball26-31% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Shellos is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Gastrodon. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 150 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Shellos easily with 53 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Acid Armor, Clear Smog, Counter and 8 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Shellos Best Moveset
The build centers on Stealth Rock and survivability. Eviolite means a bulk boost that only works before full evolution, and spread EVs give Shellos the bulk to set up repeatedly. Stickyhold adds another layer of staying power. Recover keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Shellos best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Recover
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Mirror Coat
- Counter
- Recover
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Acid Armor and Clear Smog give Shellos options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Shellos Locations
Easy grab on Shellos with high spawn rates across 10 locations in mid-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Shellos in Scarlet & Violet
Which version you're playing matters for Shellos. 10 walking spots at Lv. 16-55 spread across Scarlet and Violet, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Shellos Guide
Shellos evolves into Gastrodon at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 325 BST.
Shellos evolves into Gastrodon at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, For a casual playthrough, Shellos works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Gastrodon. That's where the stats start mattering.
Shellos is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Shellos appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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