#090 · Bivalve Pokémon
Shellder
water
"Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open."
Type Effectiveness
Weak to
Electric 2xGrass 2x
Resists
Fire 0.5xWater 0.5xIce 0.5xSteel 0.5x
Abilities
Shell armor, Skill link, Overcoat
Level-Up Moves
Lv1Tackle
Lv1Withdraw
Lv18Supersonic
Lv23Clamp
Lv25Protect
Lv28Ice shard
Lv30Aurora beam
Lv32Razor shell
Lv39Leer
Lv40Iron defense
Lv44Brine
Lv50Ice beam
TM / HM Moves
Headbutt
Take down
Double edge
Water gun
Surf
Blizzard
Bubble beam
Toxic
Rage
Teleport
Mimic
Double team
Egg Moves
Twineedle
Screech
Barrier
Rapid spin
Icicle spear
Mud shot
Rock blast
Aqua ring
Similar Water-type Pokémon
Competitive Profile
EV Spread
252 Atk / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
Can threaten different defensive types. Unpredictable coverage mix.
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