Shelgon
#372 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Shelgon
The best moves for Shelgon are Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Dragon Breath | 14.4 dps |
| Dragon Pulse | 30 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 10 dps |
| Dragon Pulse | 30 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Bagon family. Shelgon evolves from Bagon which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Salamence which costs 100 Candy.
Evolving Mega Salamence costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every other time.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Shelgon, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Shelgon is a Dragon Pokémon which evolves from Bagon. It is vulnerable to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Shelgon's strongest moveset is Dragon Breath & Dragon Pulse and it has a Max CP of 2,031. Shelgon evolves into Salamence.
About
"Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish."
Base stats
| Attack | 172 | |
| Defense | 155 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
870 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,160 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,741 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,031 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,451 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,886 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 110.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Shelgon
The best moves for Shelgon are Dragon Breath and Dragon Pulse when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Dragon Breath | 14.4 dps |
| Dragon Pulse | 30 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 10 dps |
| Dragon Pulse | 30 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | 6 | 8 | 14.4 |
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 31.8 |
| Twister | 45 | -11.8 | 19.3 |
| Dragon Pulse | 90 | -13.9 | 30 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Shelgon?
Shelgon is a Dragon type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Shelgon are:
- Kyurem (Black),
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Palkia,
- Rayquaza,
- Salamence.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Kyurem (Black) | Dragon Tail | Blizzard | 98% |
| Palkia | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 93% |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 92% |
| Salamence | Dragon Tail | Draco Meteor | 92% |
| Kyurem (White) | Dragon Breath | Blizzard | 91% |
| Salamence | Dragon Tail | Outrage | 90% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Snarl | Play Rough | 88% |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Breaking Swipe | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Shelgon
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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