Shelmet (#0616) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk4040–10176–196

Def8581–150157–295

SpA4040–10176–196

SpD6563–128121–251

Spe2527–8449–163

Total305Higher than 17% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 25). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Shelmet outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Hydration
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
OvercoatHidden ability
Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0616ShelmetBug
1. Trade for Karrablast#0617AccelgorBug

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1AbsorbDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec20100%25

1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

4AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

8CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

12Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

16Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

20YawnTarget sleeps at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

24Acid ArmorRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.PoisonStatus——20

28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

32Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

36Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

40RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

44Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

48Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

TM / HM / TR 23

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM28Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM31AttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TM33Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM53Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM61Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

TM74VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TR01Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TR18Leech LifeDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.BugPhys80100%10

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR22Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TR23SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR29Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TR30EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TR54Toxic SpikesScatters poisoned spikes, poisoning opposing Pokémon that switch in.PoisonStatus——20

TR61Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TR65Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

Egg moves 4

EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

EggMind ReaderEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

Tutor 1

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Snail Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#122Updated Unova#157Mountain Kalos#024Galar#275Isle of Armor#064Crown Tundra#097

It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason.
Shield
When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell.
Sword
When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
White · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
Black

Names around the world

Japanese: チョボマキ
Japanese (romaji): Chobomaki
Korean: 쪼마리
Chinese (Traditional): 小嘴蝸
Chinese (Simplified): 小嘴蜗
French: Escargaume
German: Schnuthelm
Spanish: Shelmet
Italian: Shelmet

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 61
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Bug
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas

Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60

Shield 12 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 11 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Y 2 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47

X 2 areas

Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47

White 2 5 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57

Black 2 5 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–43
Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–29
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

White 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

Black 3 areas

Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33