NATIONAL POKÉDEX / #0090

Shellder

Water

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Category: Bivalve Pokémon
Height: 0.3 m
Weight: 4 kg
Generation: I

Abilities

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Skill Link

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.

Overcoat Hidden ability

Protects against damage from weather.

Bivalve Pokémon

EVOLUTION

Evolution family

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Shellder
- Cloyster

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 305

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

Electric

×2

Grass

×2

Resists

Fire

×0.5

Water

×0.5

Ice

×0.5

Steel

×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

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.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine

TacklePhysical · NormalPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

PP: 35. A dash means the value is not specified or does not apply.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

TwineedlePhysical · BugPower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits twice in the same turn. Has a chance to poison the target.

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

Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

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.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 39
Yellow · Level Up · Level 39
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 33
Crystal · Level Up · Level 33
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 33
Emerald · Level Up · Level 33
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 36
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 33
Xd · Level Up · Level 33
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 20
X Y · Level Up · Level 20
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 20
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 20
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 9
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 12
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 12
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 12
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 39
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 39

SupersonicStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 55%Details +

Confuses the target.

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

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 18
Yellow · Level Up · Level 18
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 9
Crystal · Level Up · Level 9
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 9
Emerald · Level Up · Level 9
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 15
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Platinum · Level Up · Level 8
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 8
Black White · Level Up · Level 8
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 9
Xd · Level Up · Level 9
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 8
X Y · Level Up · Level 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 8
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 8
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 18
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 20
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 20
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 20
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 18
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 18

Water GunSpecial · WaterPower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 1
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 1
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 1
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 1
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 1
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Black White · Level Up · Level 61
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 61
X Y · Level Up · Level 61
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 61
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 61
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 45
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 48
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 48
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SurfSpecial · WaterPower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Ice BeamSpecial · IcePower 90Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

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

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 50
Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Level Up · Level 50
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 49
Crystal · Level Up · Level 49
Crystal · Tutor
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 49
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 50
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 49
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 49
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 49
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 52
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 49
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 49
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 52
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 52
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 52
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 52
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 52
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 36
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 40
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 50
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 50
Blue Japan · Machine

BlizzardSpecial · IcePower 110Accuracy 70%Details +

Has a chance to freeze the target.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Bubble BeamSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

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

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Aurora BeamSpecial · IcePower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

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

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

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 30
Yellow · Level Up · Level 30
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 17
Crystal · Level Up · Level 17
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 17
Emerald · Level Up · Level 17
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 22
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Platinum · Level Up · Level 32
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 32
Black White · Level Up · Level 37
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 17
Xd · Level Up · Level 17
Xd · Xd Purification
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 37
X Y · Level Up · Level 37
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 37
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 37
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 27
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 24
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 24
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 24
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 30
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 30

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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

TeleportStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Immediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Firered Leafgreen · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ScreechStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy 85%Details +

Lowers the target’s Defense by two stages.

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

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

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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

WithdrawStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by one stage.

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

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 1
Yellow · Level Up · Level 1
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 1
Crystal · Level Up · Level 1
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 1
Emerald · Level Up · Level 1
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 1
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Platinum · Level Up · Level 4
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 4
Black White · Level Up · Level 4
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 1
Xd · Level Up · Level 1
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 4
X Y · Level Up · Level 4
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 4
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 4
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 4
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 4
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 4
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 4
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 1
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 1

BarrierStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

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

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg

ReflectStatus · PsychicPower —Accuracy —Details +

Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

BidePhysical · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Self-DestructPhysical · NormalPower 200Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Xd · Tutor
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

WaterfallPhysical · WaterPower 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

ClampPhysical · WaterPower 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.

Red Blue · Level Up · Level 23
Yellow · Level Up · Level 23
Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 41
Crystal · Level Up · Level 41
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 41
Emerald · Level Up · Level 41
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 43
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 41
Xd · Level Up · Level 41
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 25
X Y · Level Up · Level 25
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 25
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 22
Red Green Japan · Level Up · Level 23
Blue Japan · Level Up · Level 23

SwiftSpecial · NormalPower 60Accuracy —Details +

Never misses.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

ExplosionPhysical · NormalPower 250Accuracy 100%Details +

User faints.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
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
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · Machine

Tri AttackSpecial · NormalPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to burn, freeze, or paralyze the target.

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

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Red Blue · Machine
Yellow · Machine
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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine
Red Green Japan · Machine
Blue Japan · 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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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

CurseStatus · GhostPower —Accuracy —Details +

Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.

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

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · 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.

Gold Silver · Level Up · Level 25
Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Level Up · Level 25
Crystal · Machine
Ruby Sapphire · Level Up · Level 25
Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Level Up · Level 25
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 29
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 16
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 16
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 16
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Level Up · Level 25
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Level Up · Level 25
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 16
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
X Y · Level Up · Level 16
X Y · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 16
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Sun Moon · Machine
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 16
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Machine
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 31
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Machine
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 28
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 28
Scarlet Violet · Machine

SpikesStatus · GroundPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Icy WindSpecial · IcePower 55Accuracy 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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Emerald · Tutor
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Xd · Tutor
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
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.

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

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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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

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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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

Rapid SpinPhysical · NormalPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Frees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.

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

Gold Silver · Egg
Crystal · Egg
Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg

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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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

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.

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
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

WhirlpoolSpecial · WaterPower 35Accuracy 85%Details +

Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.

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

Gold Silver · Machine
Crystal · Machine
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 37
Platinum · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 37
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 40
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 40
X Y · Level Up · Level 40
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 40
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 16
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 16
Scarlet Violet · Machine

HailStatus · IcePower —Accuracy —Details +

Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.

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
Sword Shield · 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
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · 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

RefreshStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.

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

Xd · Xd Purification

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

DivePhysical · WaterPower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.

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

Ruby Sapphire · Machine
Emerald · Machine
Firered Leafgreen · Machine
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Machine
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Machine
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Machine
Sword Shield · Machine

Icicle SpearPhysical · IcePower 25Accuracy 100%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

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

Ruby Sapphire · Egg
Emerald · Egg
Firered Leafgreen · Level Up · Level 8
Firered Leafgreen · Egg
Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 13
Diamond Pearl · Egg
Platinum · Level Up · Level 13
Platinum · Egg
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 13
Heartgold Soulsilver · Egg
Black White · Level Up · Level 13
Black White · Egg
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 13
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Level Up · Level 13
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 13
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 13
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · 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.

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 40
Platinum · Level Up · Level 40
Platinum · Tutor
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 40
Heartgold Soulsilver · Tutor
Black White · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 49
Black 2 White 2 · Tutor
X Y · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 49
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 49
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 36
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 36
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Mud ShotSpecial · GroundPower 55Accuracy 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.

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

Rock BlastPhysical · RockPower 25Accuracy 90%Details +

Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

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

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

Water PulseSpecial · WaterPower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Has a chance to confuse the target.

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 · Egg
Colosseum · Machine
Xd · Machine
Black 2 White 2 · Egg
X Y · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Egg
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Tutor
Sun Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Egg
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Machine

BrineSpecial · WaterPower 65Accuracy 100%Details +

Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.

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

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 44
Diamond Pearl · Machine
Platinum · Level Up · Level 44
Platinum · Machine
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 44
Heartgold Soulsilver · Machine
Black White · Level Up · Level 44
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 44
X Y · Level Up · Level 44
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 44
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 44
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 44
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · 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

PaybackPhysical · DarkPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.

PP: 10. 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

Toxic SpikesStatus · PoisonPower —Accuracy —Details +

Scatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Aqua RingStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Restores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.

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

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

AvalanchePhysical · IcePower 60Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.

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

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

Ice ShardPhysical · IcePower 40Accuracy 100%Details +

Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.

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

Diamond Pearl · Level Up · Level 28
Platinum · Level Up · Level 28
Heartgold Soulsilver · Level Up · Level 28
Black White · Level Up · Level 28
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 28
X Y · Level Up · Level 28
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 28
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 28
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 13
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 8
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 8
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 8

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

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

Shell SmashStatus · NormalPower —Accuracy —Details +

Raises user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.

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

Black White · Level Up · Level 56
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 56
X Y · Level Up · Level 56
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 56
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 56
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 56
Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee · Level Up · Level 40
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 44
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 44
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 44

Razor ShellPhysical · WaterPower 75Accuracy 95%Details +

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

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

Black White · Level Up · Level 32
Black 2 White 2 · Level Up · Level 32
X Y · Level Up · Level 32
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire · Level Up · Level 32
Sun Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Level Up · Level 32
Sword Shield · Machine
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Level Up · Level 32
Scarlet Violet · Level Up · Level 32

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

LiquidationPhysical · WaterPower 85Accuracy 100%Details +

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

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

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon · Tutor
Sword Shield · Machine
Scarlet Violet · Machine

Life DewStatus · WaterPower —Accuracy —Details +

Each Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.

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

Sword Shield · Egg
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl · Egg
Scarlet Violet · Egg

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

Ice SpinnerPhysical · IcePower 80Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

SnowscapeStatus · IcePower 0Accuracy —Details +

No description available.

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

Scarlet Violet · Machine

Chilling WaterSpecial · WaterPower 50Accuracy 100%Details +

No description available.

PP: 20. 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.

Red · Blue · Leafgreen · X · Shield

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Yellow · Lets Go Pikachu · Lets Go Eevee

The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

Gold

It swims facing backward by open ing and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.

Silver · Soulsilver

Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.

Crystal · Y

Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.

Ruby · Sapphire

At night, this POKéMON uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, SHELLDER closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.

Emerald

At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.

Firered

It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.

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

It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.

Heartgold · Sword

It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.

Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.

Sun

The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.

Moon

This Pokémon’s tongue is always hanging out. It uses its tongue with great dexterity to dig up sand from the seabed in its search for food.

Ultra Sun

The sand that accumulates inside its shell eventually becomes a pearl. But the pearl gets in the way, so it spits it out and discards it.

Ultra Moon

Even when its shell is closed, its tongue still hangs out. If you give its tongue a good yank, the shock will cause Shellder to open its shell.

POKÉMON TCG

Shellder trading cards

17 cards

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Card data and images: TCGdex.

Data: PokeAPI · Updated 2026-09-12