#090
Shellder
Bivalve Pokémon
Water
It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
Base Stats
HP 30
Attack 65
Defense 100
Sp. Atk 45
Sp. Def 25
Speed 40
Total 305
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Bivalve Pokémon
Height 0.3 m
Weight 4.0 kg
Base Exp 61
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 190
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Sea
Egg Groups Water3
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc Usage: 0.0%
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Skill Link
Nature
Naive
EVs
Atk 156
SpA 156
Spe 196
Mixed Trick Room Sweeper
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Skill Link
Nature
Brave / Quiet
EVs
Atk 236
Def 36
SpA 236
Rapid Spin
Item
Oran Berry
Ability
Skill Link
Nature
Sassy
EVs
HP 196
Def 76
SpD 236
Strategy Overview
Though Shellder might not look like much to begin with, it is an unappreciated Pokemon in Little Cup. It has a huge Defense stat that it can take advantage of, and the offensive capabilities to run mixed sets. Unfortunately, Shellder suffers from low Special Defense and, at best, only average Speed. It does have a pretty decent movepool, however, and can function as a good supporter because of its access to Rapid Spin.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc