#090 · Low Budget Crystal · changed in this game
Shellder
WaterIce Body
In Low Budget Crystal: First found in Cinnabar Island (Good Rod, Lv 20), and in 11 more areas. Its type (Water) and base stats (total 305) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains Ice Body and loses Shell Armor, Skill Link and Overcoat. 11 of its 17 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Aqua Jet and Ice Ball.
Level-up moves 17
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | Water | Phys | 35 | 100 | 10 |
| 1 | Withdraw Heightens the user's Defense. | Water | Stat | — | 100 | 40 |
| 9 | Supersonic Sound waves that cause confusion. | Normal | Stat | — | 80 | 20 |
| 12 | Protect Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
| 16 | Aqua Jet Lets the user get in the first hit. | Water | Phys | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Ice Ball Attacks 5 turns with rising power. | Ice | Phys | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| 24 | Bubblebeam An attack that reduces Speed. | Water | Spec | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Aurora Beam An attack that reduces Attack. | Ice | Spec | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| 32 | Icy Wind An attack that causes frostbite. | Ice | Stat | — | 90 | 15 |
| 36 | Spikes Hurts foes when they switch out. | Ground | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 40 | Ice Beam An attack that may cause frostbite. | Ice | Spec | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| 45 | Razor Shell An attack that may reduce Defense. | Water | Phys | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 50 | Amnesia Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Def. | Psychic | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 55 | Rapid Spin A high-speed spinning attack. | Normal | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 60 | Hydro Pump A powerful water-type attack. | Water | Spec | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| 65 | Blizzard An attack that may cause frostbite. | Ice | Spec | 120 | 80 | 10 |
| 70 | Rest Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | Psychic | Stat | — | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 22
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse Celadon Mansion Roof House | ??? | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia Gym | Poison | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage Hidden Power House | Normal | 70 |
| TM13 | Snore Dark Cave Blackthorn Entrance | Normal | 40 |
| TM14 | Blizzard Goldenrod Game Corner | Ice | 120 |
| TM16 | Icy Wind Mahogany Gym | Ice | — |
| TM17 | Protect Location not published | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 119 North | Water | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower B1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F | Normal | 1 |
| TM27 | Return Petalburg Gym | Normal | 1 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner Prize Room | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Underground Warehouse | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift Meteor Tunnel West | Fairy | 60 |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F Blackthorn Side | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod Gym | Normal | — |
| TM51 | Hail Location not published | Ice | — |
| TM53 | Ice Fang Mauville Game Corner | Ice | 70 |
| TM63 | Bubblebeam Cerulean Gym | Water | 55 |
| HM03 | Surf Dance Theater | Water | 80 |
| HM06 | Whirlpool Team Rocket Base B2F | Water | 75 |
Where to find Shellder
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnabar Island | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Cinnabar Island | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Granite Cave B2F | Fixed encounter | Base+3 to Base+7 | |
| New Bark Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| New Bark Town | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Olivine Port | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Olivine Port | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Pallet Town | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Pallet Town | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 20 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 20 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 21 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 21 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 26 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 26 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 27 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 27 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Route 41 | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Route 41 | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Vermilion City | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Vermilion City | Super Rod | 40 | |
| Vermilion Port | Good Rod | 20 | |
| Vermilion Port | Super Rod | 40 |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Cloyster with a Water Stone
- Evolves into Cloyster at level 30
- Wild held items: Pearl, Big Pearl
- Catch rate 190
- Base experience 97
- EV yield: Defence 1
- Egg groups: Water 3
- Growth rate: Medium Slow
- Move tutors: Ice Beam