#616

Bug

POKÉDEX No. #616

Shelmet

Snail Pokémon

Generation 5

When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.

Weak to

Flying

Rock

Fire

Height0.4 m

Weight7.7 kg

AbilitiesHydration

Varieties1

Evolution Chain

Base Stats

Lv.100 Range

HP50
210–304
Attack40
76–196
Defense85
157–295
Sp. Atk40
76–196
Sp. Def65
121–251
Speed25
49–163

Total305

/ 720

BST305

15 percentile (1025)-116 vs Gen 5 avg (421)

Stat Radar

This PokémonAverage

Weak to

Flying

Rock

Fire

Resists

Fighting

Ground

Grass

Full Type Defense Chart ↓

Species Identity

Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.

Generation

Generation 5

Habitat

Unknown

Color

Red

Shape

Ball

Gender Difference

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National	#616
Crown Tundra	#97
Galar	#275
Isle Of Armor	#64
Kalos Mountain	#24
Original Unova	#122
Updated Unova	#157

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Defense

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x³

Exp at Lv. 50

125,000

Exp at Lv. 100

1,000,000

Wild Held Items

No wild held item data available.

Evolution Chain

#616

Shelmet

→

Trade

#617

Accelgor

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword: The Isle of Armor

6 spots

100% max

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: During a thunderstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a thunderstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield: The Isle of Armor

2 spots

100% max

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

4 spots

35% max

Motostoke Riverbank

35%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 26-28
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Motostoke Riverbank

35%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Bridge Field (Max Den H)

30%

Method: Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.
Level Range: Lv. 25-30
Conditions: Start max raid in a den with a strong, purple pillar of light., Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars.

Bridge Field (Max Den I)

30%

Method: Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.
Level Range: Lv. 25-30
Conditions: Start max raid in a den with a strong, purple pillar of light., Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars.

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Flying

Rock

Fire

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Full Type Defense Chart

Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types

1×

½×

2×

1×

½×

2×

1×

1×

1×

2×

1×

½×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

1×

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Strategic Insight

Shelmet's bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types

Battle Strategy

Offensive Coverage

Grass

Psychic

Dark

Shelmet's Bug typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark types

Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution

Impish

+Defense−Sp. Atk

Adamant

+Attack−Sp. Atk

In-Depth Analysis

Shelmet's 305 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Defense (85) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 25 means careful positioning matters.

Its Bug typing leaves Shelmet with 3 weaknesses against 3 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 200, Shelmet is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Bug Buzz

Learned at Lv. 44

X Y

Bug

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

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

Bug Bite

Tutor Moves

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

Bug

Power: 60Accuracy: 100PP: 20Physical

If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Double-Edge

Egg Moves

X Y

Normal

Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.

Body Slam

Learned at Lv. 40

X Y

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Giga Drain

Learned at Lv. 37

X Y

Grass

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special

Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Body Slam

Learned at Lv. 40

X Y

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a chance to paralyze the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

X Y

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

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

Baton Pass

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

PP: 40Status

Allows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.

Acid Armor

Learned at Lv. 32

X Y

Poison

PP: 20Status

Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.

Related Guides & News

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

Related Pokémon

TCG Cards

View all Shelmet trading cards and their competitive usage.

View Shelmet TCG Cards →

Reference Data

Names in Other Languages

English	Shelmet
Japanese	チョボマキ
Japanese (Kanji)	チョボマキ
Roomaji	Chobomaki
Korean	쪼마리
French	Escargaume
German	Schnuthelm
Spanish	Shelmet
Italian	Shelmet
Chinese (Traditional)	小嘴蝸
Chinese (Simplified)	小嘴蜗

Sprite Gallery

Icons

Black White

Shelmet shiny sprite (Black White) — Shiny

Shelmet shiny back sprite (Black White) — Shiny Back

Shelmet animated sprite (Black White) — Animated

Pokédex Data

Height

0.4 m

Weight

7.7 kg

Type

Bug

Abilities

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Protects against critical hits.

Protects against damage from weather.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

Bug

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

50%

♀

50%

🐣

Hatch Steps

3,825

Hatch Counter: 15

⚪

Capture Rate

200

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Absorb

absorb

Lv. 1

Leech Life

leech-life

Lv. 1

Protect

protect

Lv. 28

Acid

acid

Lv. 4

Bide

bide

Lv. 8

Curse

curse

Lv. 13

Mega Drain

mega-drain

Lv. 20

Struggle Bug

struggle-bug

Lv. 16

Yawn

yawn

Lv. 25

Acid Armor

acid-armor

Lv. 32

Giga Drain

giga-drain

Lv. 37

Guard Swap

guard-swap

Lv. 52

Body Slam

body-slam

Lv. 40

Recover

recover

Lv. 49

Bug Buzz

bug-buzz

Lv. 44

Final Gambit

final-gambit

Lv. 56

Pokédex Entries

Frequently Asked Questions

What type is Shelmet?

Shelmet is a Bug type Pokémon.

What are Shelmet's weaknesses?

Shelmet takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire type moves.

How does Shelmet evolve?

Shelmet evolves into Accelgor by trading. Full evolution line: Shelmet → Accelgor.

What are Shelmet's base stats?

Shelmet has a base stat total of 305: HP 50, Attack 40, Defense 85, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 65, Speed 25. Its highest stat is Defense (85).

What abilities does Shelmet have?

Related Resources

Type Information

All Bug Type Pokémon
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Type Effectiveness Chart
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Training Guides

Stats & IVs Guide
Understanding Pokémon stats and individual values
Evolution Strategies
Optimal evolution timing and methods
Move Selection Guide
Choose the best moves for your Pokémon

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Sword: The Isle of Armor

6 spots

100% max

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 20
Conditions: During a thunderstorm, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Forest of Focus

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During a thunderstorm, Enter the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield: The Isle of Armor

2 spots

100% max

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 26
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Training Lowlands

100%

Method: Special overworld spawn in a fixed location.
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Shield

4 spots

35% max

Motostoke Riverbank

35%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 26-28
Conditions: During rainy weather, Before entering the Hall of Fame

Motostoke Riverbank

35%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 60
Conditions: During rainy weather, Enter the Hall of Fame

Bridge Field (Max Den H)

30%

Method: Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.
Level Range: Lv. 25-30
Conditions: Start max raid in a den with a strong, purple pillar of light., Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars.

Bridge Field (Max Den I)

30%

Method: Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.
Level Range: Lv. 25-30
Conditions: Start max raid in a den with a strong, purple pillar of light., Start a max raid with a difficulty of 2 stars.