Shelmet
Snail Pokémon
When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
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Competitive
Strategy Overview
Shelmet is very bulky by Little Cup's standards, boasting impressive 50 / 85 / 65 defenses. This, along with its access to Recover, makes Shelmet a fantastic user of Spikes, as they will allow it to reliably set up several layers of the entry hazard. Although its typing leaves it weak to common Flying-, Fire-, and Rock-type moves, it has resistances to Fighting-, Grass-, and Ground-type moves which allow it to set up on many common Pokemon, particularly Foongus. In addition, due to its ability, Overcoat, Shelmet is immune to Spore. However, Shelmet's low Speed and limited offensive capabilities can lead to it becoming setup bait itself and being an easy target for opposing Taunt users. Shelmet is also outclassed by Ferroseed in many instances as an entry hazard setter, as Ferroseed has better defenses and can set up on Foongus more easily; however, Ferroseed lacks reliable recovery and cannot set up as easily on Fighting-types.
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