Type matchups
Damage Shellder takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Shellder has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 30
- Attack
- 65
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 25
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 305
Shellder has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (100). With Attack (65) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 30 HP, 100 Defense and 25 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Shellder can have the abilities Shell Armor, Skill Link and Overcoat.
How to beat Shellder
Shellder takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Shellder is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shellder → Cloyster) and evolves into Cloyster.
Best counters to Shellder
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shellder weak to?
As a Water type, Shellder takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Shellder resistant to?
Shellder resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Shellder?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Shellder with super-effective attacks.