Shellos (#0422) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP76136–183262–356

Atk4847–11090–214

Def4847–11090–214

SpA5755–119107–234

SpD6260–125116–245

Spe3435–9465–183

Total325Higher than 25% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 34). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+94Max86No SP54Min48Scarf141Tailwind188

At max Speed, Shellos outspeeds 7 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Storm Drain: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Sticky Hold
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Storm Drain
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Sand ForceHidden ability
Strengthens Rock, Ground, and Steel moves to 1.3× their power during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

4.16% of teams · rank #27 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Sticky Hold
Nature: Impish
EVs: 228 HP / 132 Def / 100 SpD / 4 Spe
Tera Type: Poison

Recover
Amnesia
Liquidation
Curse

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players3.22%
Rated 1500+3.49%
Rated 1630+4.16%
Rated 1760+2.11%

Usage by month

Oct 20254.16%

Moves

Recover99.1%
Amnesia57.1%
Liquidation56.8%
Curse55%
Ice Beam37.2%
Stealth Rock32.5%
Earth Power28.8%
Surf7.9%
Mirror Coat7.1%
Clear Smog6.8%

Items

Eviolite100%
Smooth Rock0%
Leftovers0%
Life Orb0%
Utility Umbrella0%
Cell Battery0%

Abilities

99.1%
0.8%
0.1%

EV spreads

Impish 228 HP / 132 Def / 100 SpD / 4 Spe54.5%
Bold 228 HP / 132 Def / 100 SpD / 4 Spe21.7%
Calm 228 HP / 52 Def / 180 SpD / 4 Spe5.6%
Calm 68 HP / 212 Def / 180 SpD / 4 Spe5.5%
Bold 68 HP / 212 Def / 180 SpD / 4 Spe3.6%

Tera types

Poison95.2%
Ground2.4%
Water2%
Steel0.2%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0422ShellosWater
1. Level 30#0423GastrodonWaterGround

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 11

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

5HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

10RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

15Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

25Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

31Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

35Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

40Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

45MementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 11

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggCounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

EggCurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

EggMirror CoatInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last special hit it took.PsychicSpec—100%20

EggMistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

EggSludgeHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec65100%20

EggSpit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

EggStockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

EggSwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

EggYawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category: Sea Slug Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Sea

About its forms: Forms only affect appearance. A form is determined before a wild encounter based on whether the battle is in western or eastern Sinnoh, or inherited from the mother when breeding, and cannot be changed.

Original Sinnoh#060Extended Sinnoh#060Original Alola#260Original Poni#075Updated Alola#341Updated Poni#088Galar#230Hisui#082Paldea#327

Found in abundance on seashores bordering warm waters. Shellos are unexpectedly friendly and will crawl toward any person they see. Take care not to get coated in mucus!
Legends: Arceus
Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky.
Shield
This Pokémon’s habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop.
Sword
When it senses danger, a purple liquid oozes out of it. The liquid is thought to be something like greasy sweat.
Ultra Moon
While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out.
Ultra Sun
Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off.
Moon
For the most part, it makes its home along the seashore. Its color and form differ according to its habitat and the quality of its food.
Sun
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
Pearl
Its colors and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese: カラナクシ
Japanese (romaji): Karanakushi
Korean: 깝질무
Chinese (Traditional): 無殼海兔
Chinese (Simplified): 无壳海兔
French: Sancoki
German: Schalellos
Spanish: Shellos
Italian: Shellos

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 65
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty BowlSurfing in the overworld · Lv 41–60
Galar Mine No. 2Walking in the overworld · Lv 20–24
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Ultra Moon 1 area

Seafolk VillageTrade with an NPC · Lv 44

Ultra Sun 1 area

Seafolk VillageTrade with an NPC · Lv 44

Platinum 8 areas

Canalave CitySurfing · Lv 20–30
Fuego IronworksSurfing · Lv 20–30
Pastoria CitySurfing · Lv 20–30
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–30
Road 212 (east, towards Pastoria City)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Road 213Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–30
Road 218Surfing · Lv 20–30
Valley WindworksSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 9–30

Pearl 8 areas

Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 218Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9

Diamond 8 areas

Fuego IronworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11
Road 205 (south, towards Floaroma Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–10
Road 213Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–22
Road 218Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 221Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Valley WindworksWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–9