NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0372

Shelgon

Dragon

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.

Category: Endurance Pokémon
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 110.5 kg
Generation: III

Abilities

Rock Head

Protects against recoil damage.

Overcoat Hidden ability

Protects against damage from weather.

Endurance Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

Select a Pokémon to view its published entry.

Bagon
- Shelgon
  - Salamence

AT A GLANCE

Base stats

Main-series games

A species’ starting strengths. Your Pokémon’s actual stats also depend on its level, nature and training.

HPHow much damage it can take.

AttackStrength of physical moves.

DefenseResistance to physical moves.

100

Special AttackStrength of special moves.

Special DefenseResistance to special moves.

SpeedUsually helps determine who moves first.

Base stat total 420

Bars use the same 0–255 scale. Values shown are the current base stats in our source.

Type defenses

Damage received based on both types. Abilities, items and battle effects are not included. Modern main-series type chart.

Weak to

Ice

×2

Dragon

×2

Fairy

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Electric

×0.5

Grass

×0.5

Immune to

None by typing.

Moves learned

Choose a game and learning method. Power and accuracy describe the move; power is not the final damage dealt. Move details use current source values and may differ in older games.

GameLearned byFind a move

CutPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 95%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

HeadbuttPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 17
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 17
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 16
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 16
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 16
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 17
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 17
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 17
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 15
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 15
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 15

Body SlamPhysical · NormalPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Take DownPhysical · NormalPower 90Accuracy 85%Details +

User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Double-EdgePhysical · NormalPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 78
Emerald · Level Up · Level 78
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 78
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 61
Platinum · Level Up · Level 61
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 61
Black White · Level Up · Level 61
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 78
Xd · Level Up · Level 78
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
X Y · Level Up · Level 61
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 56
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 56
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 56
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 67
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 67
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 67
Scarlet Violet · Machine

LeerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 9
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 10
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 10
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 10
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 10
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 10
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 10
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 7
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 7
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

BitePhysical · DarkPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 5
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 5
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 5
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 5
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 5
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 5
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 5
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 5
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 5
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 5
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 5
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 10
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 10
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

RoarStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EmberSpecial · FirePower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 25. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 25
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Platinum · Level Up · Level 25
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 25
Black White · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

FlamethrowerSpecial · FirePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 53
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 53
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 53
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Hydro PumpSpecial · WaterPower 110Accuracy 80%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

StrengthPhysical · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Fire SpinSpecial · FirePower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ToxicStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy 90%Details +

Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

RagePhysical · NormalPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Platinum · Level Up · Level 1
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 1
Black White · Level Up · Level 1
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 1
X Y · Level Up · Level 1
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1

MimicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Copies the target’s last used move.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor

Double TeamStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s evasion by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Defense CurlStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises user’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 40. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor

Focus EnergyStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Increases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.

PP: 30. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Emerald · Level Up · Level 21
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 21
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Platinum · Level Up · Level 20
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 20
Black White · Level Up · Level 20
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 21
Xd · Level Up · Level 21
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 21
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 21
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 46
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 46
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 46

Fire BlastSpecial · FirePower 110Accuracy 85%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RestStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock SlidePhysical · RockPower 75Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SubstituteStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Transfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnoreSpecial · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine

ProtectStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 30
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 30
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 30
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 30
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 30
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 30
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 30
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 30
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 30
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 30
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 30
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 0
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 0
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 0
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 0
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 0
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Scary FaceStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Speed by two stages.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 47
Emerald · Level Up · Level 47
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 47
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 43
Platinum · Level Up · Level 43
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 43
Black White · Level Up · Level 43
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 47
Xd · Level Up · Level 47
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 43
X Y · Level Up · Level 43
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 42
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 42
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud-SlapSpecial · GroundPower 20Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

OutragePhysical · DragonPower 120Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 60
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 60
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 60
Scarlet Violet · Machine

EndureStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Prevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

RolloutPhysical · RockPower 30Accuracy 90%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

SwaggerStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Raises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Fury CutterPhysical · BugPower 40Accuracy 95%Details +

Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

AttractStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Sleep TalkStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Randomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Emerald · Tutor
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

ReturnPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

FrustrationPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Dragon BreathSpecial · DragonPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 38
Emerald · Level Up · Level 38
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 38
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Platinum · Level Up · Level 32
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 32
Black White · Level Up · Level 32
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 38
Xd · Level Up · Level 38
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
X Y · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1

Hidden PowerSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend upon user’s IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

TwisterSpecial · DragonPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor

Rain DanceStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to rain for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Sunny DayStatus · FirePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

CrunchPhysical · DarkPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 56
Emerald · Level Up · Level 56
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 56
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 50
Platinum · Level Up · Level 50
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 50
Black White · Level Up · Level 50
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 56
Xd · Level Up · Level 56
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 50
X Y · Level Up · Level 50
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 25
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 25
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 25
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock SmashPhysical · FightingPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

FacadePhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Helping HandStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ally’s next move inflicts half more damage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Brick BreakPhysical · FightingPower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Secret PowerPhysical · NormalPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Hyper VoiceSpecial · NormalPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Rock TombPhysical · RockPower 60Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Aerial AcePhysical · FlyingPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine

Iron DefenseStatus · SteelPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dragon ClawPhysical · DragonPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 69
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 69
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 69
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 55
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 55
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 55
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 55
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 69
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 69
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 55
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 55
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 29
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 29
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 33
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 33
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 33
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dragon DanceStatus · DragonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Natural GiftPhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Power and type depend on the held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Dragon PulseSpecial · DragonPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Shadow ClawPhysical · GhostPower 70Accuracy 100%Details +

Has an increased chance for a critical hit.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Thunder FangPhysical · ElectricPower 65Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Fire FangPhysical · FirePower 65Accuracy 95%Details +

Has a chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Zen HeadbuttPhysical · PsychicPower 80Accuracy 90%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 35
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 35
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 39
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 39
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 39
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Draco MeteorSpecial · DragonPower 130Accuracy 90%Details +

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

PP: 5. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Tutor
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Tutor
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Iron HeadPhysical · SteelPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to make the target flinch.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

CaptivateStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 100%Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by two stages if it’s the opposite gender.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine

Hone ClawsStatus · DarkPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

RoundSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power if it’s used more than once per turn.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

IncinerateSpecial · FirePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Destroys the target’s held berry.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Black White · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine

Dragon TailPhysical · DragonPower 60Accuracy 90%Details +

Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

ConfideStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Lowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

PP: 20. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine

Tera BlastSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Dragon CheerStatus · DragonPower 0Accuracy 0%Details +

No description available.

PP: 15. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Temper FlarePhysical · FirePower 75Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 10. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Pokédex entries by game

Descriptions recorded in these games. This list does not establish where the Pokémon can be caught or transferred.

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.

Firered · Leafgreen · Y

Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

Heartgold · Soulsilver

It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Sun

The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.

Moon

They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.

Ultra Sun

The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.

Ultra Moon

Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.

Sword

This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.

Shield

Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up.

POKÉMON TCG

Shelgon trading cards

19 cards

Browse cards featuring Shelgon. Select a card to view its details without leaving the Pokédex.

Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12