Type matchups
Damage Shellos takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Shellos has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
- With Storm Drain: Water ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 76
- Attack
- 48
- Defense
- 48
- Sp. Atk
- 57
- Sp. Def
- 62
- Speed
- 34
- Total
- 325
Shellos has a base stat total of 325, higher than 22% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (76). Its Attack (48) and Sp. Atk (57) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 34 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 76 HP, 48 Defense and 62 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Shellos can have the abilities Sticky Hold, Storm Drain and Sand Force.
How to beat Shellos
Shellos 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
Shellos is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shellos → Gastrodon) and evolves into Gastrodon.
Best counters to Shellos
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shellos weak to?
As a Water type, Shellos takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Shellos resistant to?
Shellos resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Shellos?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Shellos with super-effective attacks.