#090 · Pokémon Classic · unchanged from the official games
Shellder
WaterShell Armor, Skill Link, Overcoat (hidden)
In Classic: First found in Route 11 (Super Rod (day), Lv 15), and in 5 more areas. Its type (Water), base stats (total 305) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 9 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Water Gun and Icicle Spear.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 95 | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun Squirts water to attack the foe. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 4 | Withdraw Withdraws the body into its hard shell to raise Defense. | Water | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 8 | Supersonic Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 13 | Icicle Spear Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row. | Ice | Phys | 10 | 100 | 30 |
| 16 | Protect Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 20 | Leer Frightens the foe with a leer to lower Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 25 | Clamp Traps and squeezes the foe for 4 or 5 turns. | Water | Phys | 35 | 75 | 10 |
| 28 | Ice Shard Hurls a chunk of ice that always strike first. | Ice | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 32 | Razor Shell Tears at the foe with sharp shells. May lower Defense. | Water | Phys | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| 37 | Aurora Beam Fires a rainbow-colored beam that may lower Attack. | Ice | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 40 | Whirlpool Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 4 or 5 turns. | Water | Spec | 15 | 70 | 15 |
| 44 | Brine Does double damage to foes with half HP. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 49 | Iron Defense Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 52 | Ice Beam Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it. | Ice | Spec | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| 56 | Shell Smash Raises offensive stats, but lowers defensive stats. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 61 | Hydro Pump Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | Water | Spec | 120 | 80 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 17
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse Cerulean City Gym (pick up) | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Route 23 (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam Rocket Hideout - B1F (pick up) | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Pokémon Mansion B1F (pick up) | Ice | 120 |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 15 (pick up) | Water | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout - B3F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 - North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM42 | Facade Pokémon Tower 1F (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Celadon City - Department Store 2F (buy) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne - B1F Room 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up) | Normal | — |
| HM03 | Surf Safari Zone Secret House (pick up) | Water | 95 |
| HM08 | Dive This game never places it anywhere | Water | 60 |
Where to find Shellder
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 11 | Super Rod (day) | 15 | |
| Route 11 | Super Rod (night) | 15 | |
| Route 22 | Super Rod (day) | 15 | |
| Route 22 | Super Rod (night) | 15 | |
| Route 6 | Super Rod (day) | 15 | |
| Route 6 | Super Rod (night) | 15 | |
| Seafoam Islands B3F | Good Rod | 10 | |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | DexNav (water) | 10-30 | |
| Seafoam Islands B4F | Good Rod | 10 | |
| Viridian City | Super Rod (day) | 15 | |
| Viridian City | Super Rod (night) | 15 |
Other changes in this game
- Wild held item: Pearl (50%), Big Pearl (5%)
- Egg moves: Bubble Beam, Take Down, Barrier, Rapid Spin, Screech, Icicle Spear
- Evolves into Cloyster with a Water Stone