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
PokemonLore Pokédex
#616
POKÉDEX No. #616
Shelmet
Snail Pokémon
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- HP50210–304
- Attack4076–196
- Defense85157–295
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def65121–251
- Speed2549–163
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-116 vs Gen 5 avg (421)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Red
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
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
61
EV Yield
+1 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Trade
#617
Accelgor
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
Grass
Psychic
Dark
Offensive Coverage
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.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.4 m
Weight
7.7 kg
TypeBug
Abilities
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Protects against critical hits.
Protects against damage from weather.
Breeding Information
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
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
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).
