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.
- If Shelmet was obtained in a trade, it can evolve into Accelgor for no 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.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.05
- 2 0.05
- 3 0.06
- 4 0.06
- 5 0.06
- 6 0.06
- 7 0.06
- 8 0.06
- 9 0.06
- 10 0.06
The best counter to Shelmet is Reshiram (Shadow) with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare, followed by Blacephalon, Salamence (Shadow) and Moltres (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
The top Shelmet counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Shelmet's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
72 |
| Defense |
|
140 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
Average size
| Height | 0.4 m |
| Weight | 7.7 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| 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 |