Type matchups
Damage Shelmet takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Shelmet has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 25
- Total
- 305
Shelmet has a base stat total of 305, higher than 15% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (85). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 25 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 85 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Shelmet can have the abilities Hydration, Shell Armor and Overcoat.
How to beat Shelmet
Shelmet takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Shelmet is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Shelmet → Accelgor) and evolves into Accelgor.
Best counters to Shelmet
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelmet weak to?
As a Bug type, Shelmet takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Shelmet resistant to?
Shelmet resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Shelmet?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Shelmet with super-effective attacks.