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Shelmet (Pokémon GO)

Shelmet Pokemon GO

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

  Infestation 10.9 dps
  Bug Buzz 32.4 dps

Defense

  Infestation 10.9 dps
  Bug Buzz 32.4 dps

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Pokémon type

Bug
Vulnerable to…
Flying deals 160% damage.
Rock deals 160% damage.
Fire deals 160% damage.
Resistant to…
Fighting deals 63% damage.
Ground deals 63% damage.
Grass deals 63% damage.

Evolution

There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Shelmet family. Shelmet evolves into Accelgor which costs 200 Candy.

Standard game images

Shelmet - Male & Female

There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Shelmet, which has 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 834. Shelmet evolves into Accelgor.

About

"It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown."

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

  Infestation 10.9 dps
  Bug Buzz 32.4 dps

Defense

  Infestation 10.9 dps
  Bug Buzz 32.4 dps

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What counters Shelmet?

Shelmet is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.

The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Shelmet are:

  • Reshiram,
  • Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
  • Chandelure,
  • Darmanitan (Standard),
  • Volcarona.
Pokémon Quick move Main move Effective damage
Reshiram   Fire Fang   Fusion Flare 100%
Reshiram   Fire Fang   Overheat 93%
Darmanitan (Galarian Zen)   Ice Fang   Overheat 89%
Chandelure   Fire Spin   Overheat 89%
Darmanitan (Standard)   Fire Fang   Overheat 89%
Chandelure   Incinerate   Overheat 89%
Volcarona   Fire Spin   Overheat 88%
Rampardos   Smack Down   Rock Slide 87%
Darmanitan (Standard)   Incinerate   Overheat 86%
Moltres   Fire Spin   Sky Attack 86%

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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »

Most vulnerable to Shelmet

These are the Pokémon most vulnerable to the above moveset.
Pokémon Effective damage

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