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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
10.8dps
32.6dps
Defense
10.8dps
32.6dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Shelmet family. Shelmet evolves into Accelgor which costs 200 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Shelmet, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Shelmet is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Shelmet's strongest 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Acid | 11 | 11 |
| Infestation | 9 | 10.8 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Buzz | 95 | 32.6 |
| Signal Beam | 75 | 30 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 25 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
20.8 | 100% |
|
Acid
11 dps
|
Bug Buzz
32.6 dps
|
19.9 | 96% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
19 | 91% |
|
Acid
11 dps
|
Signal Beam
30 dps
|
17.9 | 86% |
|
Infestation
10.8 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
17.1 | 82% |
|
Acid
11 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
16.1 | 78% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Shelmet?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Shelmet are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Salamence,
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Yveltal.
Shelmet is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
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 |