Shellder
#90 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Shellder
The best moves for Shellder are Tackle and Razor Shell when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Ice Shard and Water Pulse deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
10DPS
44DPS
Defending
10DPS
44DPS
Trainer Battles
3.3EPT
1.92DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Shellder family. Shellder evolves into Cloyster for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Shellder for 45 Candy.
Game images
Shellder, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Shellder is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Shellder's best moveset is Tackle & Razor Shell and it has a Max CP of 1,221. Shellder evolves into Cloyster.
About
"At night, this Pokémon uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, Shellder closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard | 10 | 10 |
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Shell | 55 | 3 | 2 |
| Icy Wind | 65 | 3 | 1.97 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Razor Shell
44 DPS
|
6.7 | 100% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Razor Shell
44 DPS
|
6.4 | 95% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
5.4 | 81% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.4 | 80% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.3 | 79% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
5.1 | 76% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5 | 74% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5 | 74% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Icy Wind
18.6 DPS
|
4.7 | 70% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Icy Wind
18.6 DPS
|
4.5 | 66% |
|
Tackle
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.9 | 58% |
|
Ice Shard
10 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.4 | 50% |
Counters & Raids
Top Shellder counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Shellder Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.06
- 2 0.06
- 3 0.06
- 4 0.06
- 5 0.06
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
116 |
| Defense |
|
134 |
| Stamina |
|
102 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 92 |
| Level 50 | 98 |
Average size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 4 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 |
463 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
617 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
926 |
|
Level 40 |
1,080 |
|
Level 50 |
1,221 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 771 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,003 |