Shellder

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Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Shellder is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Shellder's maximum Combat Power stat is 1221 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Tackle / Razor Shell. Shellder encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Shellder is available! ✨

Shellder Stats and Max CP

116 ATK
134 DEF
102 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1221 CP
Lvl 40
1080 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
771 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
617 CP
Lvl 15 Research
463 CP

Shellder's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
Little CupLittle Cup

Shellder Type Chart

Shellder takes increased damage from:Shellder takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Shellder takes reduced damage from:Shellder takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Tackle + Razor Shell

Shellder's best Water-type moveset is Tackle / Razor Shell, with 5.93 DPS and 47.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Rain weather. Shellder ranks #238 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle WaterRazor Shell 5.9347.94.53
      2.IceIce Shard WaterRazor Shell 5.4544.04.16
      3.NormalTackle WaterBubble Beam 5.0040.43.82
      4.NormalTackle WaterWater Pulse 4.7538.43.63
      5.IceIce Shard WaterBubble Beam 4.5837.13.50
      6.NormalTackle IceIcy Wind 4.4736.23.42
      7.IceIce Shard WaterWater Pulse 4.3134.93.29
      8.IceIce Shard IceIcy Wind 4.1233.33.15

      Fast Attacks

      • IceIce ShardDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Shard
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy10
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.4s - 0.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage9
        Energy10

        Effects
        Ice Shard has no special effects.
        See Ice Shard details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Icy Wind details page ↗
      • WaterWater PulseDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Water Pulse has no special effects.
        See Water Pulse details page ↗
      • WaterRazor ShellDamage55Energy33Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Razor Shell
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage35
        Energy35

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Razor Shell has a 50.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Razor Shell details page ↗
      • WaterBubble BeamDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage25
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Bubble Beam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shellder's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shellder's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shellder has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Shellder in the meta

      Shellder in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      As the base of a two-stage evolution line, Shellder doesn’t have bad stats. That said, these stats aren’t sufficient to make Shellder an option in PvE. 🥲

      ⚔️ Raids

      Shellder’s attacks are so weak, just keep it out of raids altogether. 🚫

      🛡️ Gyms

      Shellder is a terrible gym defender. Avoid using it. 🚫

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      🧸 Little Cup

      The Little Cup is the only place where Shellder can find some use in Pokémon GO. Despite having good stats, its movesetIce Shard, Icy Wind & Razor Shelllacks the power needed to beat other Pokémon. 😔

      The strategy with Shellder revolves around debuffing the opponent’s Attack stat (guaranteed) with Icy Wind, while also gambling on the 50% chance of lowering their DEF with Razor Shell. So, Shellder may contribute towards securing wins, but won’t be the one to claim them alone. 😊

      Needless to say, don’t let Shellder swing by the GBL in any other League.

      💥 The best moves for Shellder in PvP (Little Cup) are Ice Shard, Icy Wind, and Razor Shell.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#90
      Height0.3 m
      Weight4 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust1000
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Shellder family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shellder in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Shellder Pokémon GOShellder
      Cloyster Pokémon GOCloyster
      Shadow Shellder Pokémon GOShadow Shellder
      Shadow Cloyster Pokémon GOShadow Cloyster
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Shellder scaled to 0.33647058823529413x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shellder scaled to 0.3382352941176471x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shellder scaled to 0.42647058823529416x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmShellder scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Shellder scaled to 0.5588235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.15 m0.15 m0.3 m0.45 m0.53 m

      Shellder's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.53 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Shellder in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.147 m0.15 m
      0′06″0′06″
      XS0.15 m0.3 m
      0′06″0′12″
      M0.225 m0.375 m
      0′09″1′03″
      XL0.375 m0.45 m
      1′03″1′06″
      XXL0.45 m0.525 m
      1′06″1′09″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer23s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer8s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Shellder CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Shellder's has 1221 max CP (at Level 50). A Shellder obtained from Raids can be encountered from 571 CP to 617 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 713 CP to 771 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shellder can be found in the 428 CP to 463 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1221 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch428 CP - 463 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs571 CP - 617 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids571 CP - 617 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      713 CP - 771 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shellder Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      115 CP247 CP380 CP
      4113 CP5145 CP6178 CP
      7210 CP8243 CP9276 CP
      10308 CP11339 CP12370 CP
      13401 CP14432 CP15463 CP
      16493 CP17524 CP18555 CP
      19586 CP20617 CP21648 CP
      22679 CP23709 CP24740 CP
      25771 CP26802 CP27833 CP
      28864 CP29895 CP30926 CP
      31941 CP32956 CP33972 CP
      34987 CP351003 CP361018 CP
      371034 CP381049 CP391064 CP
      401080 CP411094 CP421107 CP
      431121 CP441135 CP451149 CP
      461163 CP471178 CP481192 CP
      491206 CP501221 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shellder

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shellder's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shellder.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Shellder Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Shellder Candy296 Shellder Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Shellder Candy10 Shellder Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Shellder Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Shellder Candy-

      Shellder Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shellder from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Shellder in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Shellder Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Shellder Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Shellder Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Shellder Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Shellder Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Shellder Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Shellder Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Shellder Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Shellder Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Shellder Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Shellder Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Shellder Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Shellder Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Shellder Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Shellder Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Shellder Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Shellder Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Shellder Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Shellder Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Shellder Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Shellder Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Shellder Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Shellder Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Shellder Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Shellder Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Shellder Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Shellder Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Shellder Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Shellder Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Shellder Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Shellder Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Shellder Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Shellder Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Shellder Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Shellder Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Shellder Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Shellder Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Shellder Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Shellder Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Shellder Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Shellder Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Shellder Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Shellder Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Shellder Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Shellder Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Shellder Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Shellder Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Shellder Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Shellder Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Shellder Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Shellder Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Shellder Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Shellder Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Shellder Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Shellder Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Shellder Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Shellder Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Shellder Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Shellder Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Shellder Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Shellder Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Shellder Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Shellder Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Shellder Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Shellder Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Shellder Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Shellder Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Shellder Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Shellder Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Shellder Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Shellder Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Shellder Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Shellder Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Shellder Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Shellder Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Shellder Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Shellder Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Shellder Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Shellder Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Shellder Candy XL280,000304 Shellder Candy10 Shellder Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Shellder Candy XL290,000304 Shellder Candy20 Shellder Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Shellder Candy XL301,000304 Shellder Candy30 Shellder Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Shellder Candy XL312,000304 Shellder Candy40 Shellder Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Shellder Candy XL323,000304 Shellder Candy52 Shellder Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Shellder Candy XL334,000304 Shellder Candy64 Shellder Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Shellder Candy XL346,000304 Shellder Candy76 Shellder Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Shellder Candy XL358,000304 Shellder Candy88 Shellder Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Shellder Candy XL370,000304 Shellder Candy103 Shellder Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Shellder Candy XL382,000304 Shellder Candy118 Shellder Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Shellder Candy XL395,000304 Shellder Candy133 Shellder Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Shellder Candy XL408,000304 Shellder Candy148 Shellder Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Shellder Candy XL421,000304 Shellder Candy165 Shellder Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Shellder Candy XL434,000304 Shellder Candy182 Shellder Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Shellder Candy XL448,000304 Shellder Candy199 Shellder Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Shellder Candy XL462,000304 Shellder Candy216 Shellder Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Shellder Candy XL476,000304 Shellder Candy236 Shellder Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Shellder Candy XL490,000304 Shellder Candy256 Shellder Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Shellder Candy XL505,000304 Shellder Candy276 Shellder Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Shellder Candy XL520,000304 Shellder Candy296 Shellder Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Shellder

      Shellder high resolution sprites

      Shellder Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Shellder’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Shellder is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Shellder in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Shellder in Pokémon GO are Tackle and Razor Shell. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.929 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 47.932.

      How does Shellder perform in Raids?

      Shellder's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Shellder rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Shellder is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Shellder?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Shellder: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Shellder’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Shellder’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1080 CP and 1221 CP at Level 50.

      Can Shellder be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Shellder can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Shellder Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Shellder cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.