#090 · Pokémon Project Nova · changed in this game
Shellder
WaterShell Armor
In Project Nova: First found in Safari Zone (Grass (Seafloor Cave), Lv 45-50), and in 2 more areas. Its type (Water) and base stats (total 305) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Skill Link and Overcoat. 4 of its 8 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, including Bubblebeam and Selfdestruct.
Level-up moves 8
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 1 | Clamp Lowers Speed 1 (10% chance) | Water | Phys | 55 | 90 | 20 |
| 9 | Supersonic Confusion Chance | Normal | Stat | — | 55 | 20 |
| 16 | Aurora Beam Lowers Speed 1 (10% chance) | Ice | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Bubblebeam Lowers Speed 1 (10% chance) | Water | Spec | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 36 | Selfdestruct User faints | Normal | Phys | 200 | 100 | 1 |
| 45 | Frigid Fury 2-3 turns then confused (100% chance) | Ice | Phys | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| 52 | Ice Shard Priority | Ice | Phys | 40 | 100 | 30 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs
This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.
Where to find Shellder
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Grass (Seafloor Cave) | 45-50 | |
| Safari Zone | Good Rod (Seafloor Cave) | 15 | |
| Route 12 | Old Rod | 5 | |
| Route 12 | Good Rod | 15 | |
| Route 13 | Old Rod | 5 | |
| Route 13 | Good Rod | 15 |
Other changes in this game
- Wild held item: Pearl or Big Pearl
- Evolves into Cloyster with a Water Stone