Shellder

No. 0090

Type: Water

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Base stats

HP30
Attack65
Defense100
Sp. Attack45
Sp. Defense25
Speed40

Total 305

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Covers 1 weakness (Electric) — Mud Shot
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Ice Beam
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fire — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Poison — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Overcoat
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Careful
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Moves
Spikes, Liquidation, Ice Spinner, Rock Blast

Frequently asked questions

What type is Shellder?
Shellder is a Water type Pokémon.
What are Shellder's base stats?
HP 30, Attack 65, Defense 100, Sp. Attack 45, Sp. Defense 25, Speed 40. That is a base stat total of 305.
What is Shellder weak to?
Shellder takes extra damage from Electric and Grass moves.
What abilities does Shellder have?
Shellder can have Shell Armor, Skill Link and Overcoat. Its hidden ability is Overcoat.
What does Shellder evolve into?
Shellder evolves into Cloyster.
What moves does Shellder learn?
Shellder learns 14 moves by levelling up and 30 by TM.