#090 · HeartGold Generations · unchanged from the official games
Shellder
WaterShell Armor, Skill Link, Overcoat (hidden)
In HeartGold Generations: First found in New Bark Town (Good Rod, Lv 20), and in 10 more areas. Its type (Water), base stats (total 305) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 4 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Water Gun and Razor Shell.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | Water | Spec | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 4 | Withdraw The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat. | Water | Stat | — | — | 40 |
| 13 | Icicle Spear The user launches sharp icicles at the foe. It strikes two to five times in a row. | Ice | Phys | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| 14 | Supersonic The user generates odd sound waves from its body. It may confuse the target. | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 15 | Leer The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 17 | Ice Shard The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first. | Ice | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| 22 | Protect It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 10 |
| 25 | Clamp The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns. | Water | Phys | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 27 | Whirlpool Traps the foe inside a whirlpool that lasts for two to five turns. The user can pass through whirlpools. | Water | Spec | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 30 | Aurora Beam The foe is hit with a rainbow-colored beam. It may also lower the target’s Attack stat. | Ice | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 32 | Razor Shell The foe is cut by sharp shells. It may also lower the foe’s Defense. | Water | Phys | 75 | 95 | 10 |
| 42 | Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. | Steel | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 44 | Brine If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power. | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| 45 | Ice Beam The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. | Ice | Spec | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| 49 | Shell Smash Sharply raises Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed, but lowers Defense and Sp. Def. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 15 |
| 54 | Hydro Pump The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | Water | Spec | 110 | 80 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 27
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | — |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | — |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | 65 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | — |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | 50 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | — |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | — |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 90 |
| HM05 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 |
| HM07 | Waterfall | Water | 80 |
Where to find Shellder
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bark Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| New Bark Town | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| New Bark Town | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Olivine City | Surf | 10-25 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Sea Route 41 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 47 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 47 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Route 47 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Sea Route 20 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Pallet Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Pallet Town | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Pallet Town | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Vermilion City | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Vermilion City | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Vermilion City | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 26 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 26 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Route 26 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 27 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 27 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Route 27 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Good Rod (swarm) | 20 | |
| Sea Route 21 | Super Rod | 40 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Cloyster — with Water Stone
- Egg moves: Bubble Beam, Take Down, Barrier, Rapid Spin, Screech, Icicle Spear, Mud Shot, Rock Blast
- Tutor moves: Dive, Icy Wind, Snore, Iron Defense, Swift