Shelmet
#616 (Unova)
Best moveset for Shelmet
The best moves for Shelmet are Infestation and Bug Buzz when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
10.8DPS
32.6DPS
Defending
10.8DPS
32.6DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Shelmet family. Shelmet evolves into Accelgor for 200 Candy.
Game images
Shelmet, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Shelmet is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Shelmet's best moveset is Infestation & Bug Buzz and it has a Max CP of 942. Shelmet evolves into Accelgor.
About
"It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | 11 | 11 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
4.4 | 100% |
|
Acid
11 DPS
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 DPS
|
4.2 | 95% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Signal Beam
30 DPS
|
4 | 92% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.9 | 89% |
|
Acid
11 DPS
|
Signal Beam
30 DPS
|
3.8 | 88% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
3.7 | 84% |
|
Acid
11 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
3.7 | 84% |
|
Acid
11 DPS
|
Body Slam
25 DPS
|
3.5 | 81% |
|
Acid
11 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.6 | 59% |
|
Infestation
10.8 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
2.6 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Shelmet?
Shelmet is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Shelmet is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Shelmet counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Chandelure | 81% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
72 |
| Defense |
|
140 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 7.7 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
357 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
476 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
714 |
|
Level 40 |
834 |
|
Level 50 |
942 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 595 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 774 |