Hydro Pump
Learned at Lv. 61
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Power: 110Accuracy: 80PP: 5Special
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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POKÉDEX No. #090
Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Weak to
Grass
Electric
Height0.3 m
Weight4.0 kg
AbilitiesShell Armor
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP30170–264
- Attack65121–251
- Defense100184–328
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def2549–163
- Speed4076–196
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-103 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Sea
Color
Purple
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #90 |
| Galar | #150 |
| Isle Of Armor | #131 |
| Kalos Coastal | #36 |
| Kanto | #90 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #90 |
| Original Alola | #115 |
| Original Johto | #169 |
| Original Melemele | #115 |
| Paldea | #329 |
| Updated Alola | #138 |
| Updated Johto | #171 |
| Updated Melemele | #138 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
61
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Pearl
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Big Pearl
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Use Water Stone
#091
Cloyster
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Offensive Coverage
Shellder's Water typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 305, Shellder plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 100, while Special Defense (25) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water typing leaves Shellder with 2 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 3 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Shellder is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
4.0 kg
TypeWater
Abilities
Protects against critical hits.
Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.
Protects against damage from weather.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Shellder?
Shellder is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Shellder's weaknesses?
Shellder takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric type moves.
How does Shellder evolve?
Shellder evolves into Cloyster using a Water Stone. Full evolution line: Shellder → Cloyster.
What are Shellder's base stats?
Shellder has a base stat total of 305: HP 30, Attack 65, Defense 100, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 25, Speed 40. Its highest stat is Defense (100).
