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Shelmet

Bug · Snail Pokémon — first seen in Generation V.

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Base stats

StatBaseMinMax
HP50
210304
Attack40
76196
Defense85
157295
Sp. Attack40
76196
Sp. Defense65
121251
Speed25
49163
Total305

Min and max are at level 100: the minimum is 0 IVs, 0 EVs and a hindering nature, the maximum 31 IVs, 252 EVs and a beneficial nature. Shedinja's HP is always 1 whatever the formula says.

Type defences

Damage Shelmet takes from each attacking type.

×2
FlyingRockFire
×½
FightingGroundGrass
×1
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Evolution

Methods are the current official ones. A ROM hack may change them — trade evolutions especially; the guide table below says which do.

Moves by official game

Level-up, TM/HM, tutor and egg moves exactly as each game has them. The newest game this site covers is open; the rest fold out.

Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon15 level-up · 20 TM/HM · 5 tutor · 11 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1AbsorbGrassSpecial20100%25
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
50Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus—100%10
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100%20

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus——20
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10
Sun / Moon15 level-up · 20 TM/HM · 10 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1AbsorbGrassSpecial20100%25
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
50Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM28Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire15 level-up · 21 TM/HM · 5 tutor · 10 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
50Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10
TM94Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100%20

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus—100%10
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100%20

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10
X / Y15 level-up · 20 TM/HM · 10 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
50Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM100ConfideNormalStatus——20
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
TM83InfestationBugSpecial20100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10
Black 2 / White 215 level-up · 17 TM/HM · 6 tutor · 10 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
52Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Move tutor

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
SnoreNormalSpecial50100%15
Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100%15
Gastro AcidPoisonStatus—100%10
Bug BiteBugPhysical60100%20

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10
Black / White15 level-up · 17 TM/HM · 10 egg

Level-up

LvMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
1Leech LifeBugPhysical80100%10
4AcidPoisonSpecial40100%30
8BideNormalPhysical——10
13CurseGhostStatus——10
16Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
20Mega DrainGrassSpecial40100%15
25YawnNormalStatus——10
28ProtectNormalStatus——10
32Acid ArmorPoisonStatus——20
37Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100%10
40Body SlamNormalPhysical85100%15
44Bug BuzzBugSpecial90100%10
49RecoverNormalStatus——5
52Guard SwapPsychicStatus——10
56Final GambitFightingSpecial—100%5

TM & HM

TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus—90%10
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial65100%10
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial60100%15
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical—100%20
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical—100%20
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial90100%10
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical70100%20
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5
TM45AttractNormalStatus—100%15
TM48RoundNormalSpecial60100%15
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial90100%10
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial50100%20
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—85%15
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10

Egg moves

MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.PP
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100%15
Mind ReaderNormalStatus——5
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100%10
SpikesGroundStatus——20
EndureNormalStatus——10
Baton PassNormalStatus——40
EncoreNormalStatus—100%5
PursuitDarkPhysical40100%20
FeintNormalPhysical30100%10
Guard SplitPsychicStatus——10

Where to find it in the official games

Every area in the 16 official games on this site that has it, from each game's own encounter tables.

In the wild

GameAreaMethodLevelsRate
Black / WhiteIcirrus CityGrass30-3340%
Black / WhiteMoor of IcirrusGrass30-3340%
Black / WhiteRoute 8Grass30-3340%
Black 2 / White 2Icirrus CityGrass54-5720%
Black 2 / White 2Moor of IcirrusGrass54-5720%
Black 2 / White 2Route 11Dark grass40-4325%
Black 2 / White 2Route 11Grass36-3925%
Black 2 / White 2Route 6Dark grass26-2925%
Black 2 / White 2Route 6Grass23-2625%
Black 2 / White 2Route 8Grass54-5720%
X / YRoute 14Grass3010%
X / YRoute 14Rough terrain3010%
X / YRoute 19Purple flowers4710%
X / YRoute 19Rough terrain4710%
X / YRoute 19Yellow flowers4710%

Where to find it in the ROM hacks

22 guides on this site put it somewhere you can catch it. Areas link to that guide's own route page, with its own rates and levels.

GuideWhere
Pokémon Too Many Types 2
Route 116Grass · Lv — · 15%
Petalburg WoodsGrass · Lv — · 15%
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Cape BrinkSurf · Lv Scales · 10%
Route 117Grass · Lv Scales · 5%rare
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Wild Area 1 SouthwestRaid Den · Lv — · 2
Wild Area 1 SoutheastRaid Den · Lv — · 2
Wild Area 1 NortheastRaid Den · Lv — · 2
and 2 more areas
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 Redux
Route 6 - Spring, Summer, AutumnGrass · Lv 32-36 · 10%
Route 6 - Spring, Summer, AutumnDoubles Grass · Lv 32-36 · 10%
Route 6 - WinterGrass · Lv 32-36 · 10%
and 5 more areas
Radical Red
Route 9Grass (Day) · Lv 25-27 · 20%
Route 9Grass (Night) · Lv 25-27 · 20%
Route 9Raid Den 1★ · Lv ?
Elite Redux
Route 104Honey · Lv — · 50%
Route 117Honey · Lv — · 15%
Safari Zone SouthwestGrass · Lv — · 20%
and 1 more area
Inclement Emerald
Route 117Honey · Lv Scales · 20%
Route 123Grass · Lv Scales · 20%
Safari ZoneGrass · Lv Scales · 20%
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Route 107Grass · Lv 15-20 · 4%rare
Blinding White Plus
Pinwheel ForestDark Grass · Lv 29-31 · 20%
Pinwheel MeadowDark Grass · Lv 29-31 · 20%
Castelia GymGrass · Lv 36-38 · 12.5%
Gaia
Telmurk SwampGrass · Lv — · 10%
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Meteor Falls 1F Room 1Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 66%
Meteor Falls 1F Room 1Good Rod · Lv 10-20 · 33%
Meteor Falls 1F Room 2Old Rod · Lv 5-10 · 66%
and 5 more areas
Pokémon Exceeded
Route 121Grass (day) · Lv 26 · 20%
Route 121Grass (morning) · Lv 26 · 20%
Route 122Grass (day) · Lv 26 · 20%
and 1 more area
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Route 119 GrottoLand · Lv 20-30 · 5%
Pokémon Tourmaline
Route 78Swarm · Lv —
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2
Route 6 - Spring, Summer, AutumnDoubles Grass · Lv 32 · 10%
Route 6 - WinterGrass · Lv 29 · 10%
and 5 more areas
Rising Ruby & Sinking Sapphire
Route 114Grass · Lv 25
Blaze Black & Volt White
Lostlorn ForestGrass · Lv — · 20%
Poke47
Route 113Overworld · Lv 15 · 10%
HeartGold Generations
Route 48Grass (morning / day) · Lv 20-21 · 14%
Route 48Grass (morning / day, Hoenn Sound) · Lv 20-21 · 14%
Route 48Grass (morning / day, Sinnoh Sound) · Lv 20-21 · 14%
Pokémon Saiph 2
Safari Zone (Forest Area)Grass · Lv 14-19 · 10%
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Jagged PassGrass · Lv 29-35 · 4%rare
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Bell Tower 8FGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 32 · 5%rare
Dark Cave Route 45 EntranceGrass (Morning / Day) · Lv 47 · 10%
and 2 more areas
Unboundnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Emerald Roguenot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Heart & Soulnot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrownot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it
Pokémon Overcomplicatednot in the wild in this guide's tables — evolve, trade or battle it

Compare official Shelmet with the ROM hacks →

In the 27 guides that include it

Changed in 19 of 27 guides: retyped in 4, stats in 4, abilities in 5, evolution in 15.

Every ROM hack on this site that has Shelmet, and what it did to it. Guides that changed something are first. Click one for that version's full page — locations, moveset and TMs.

GuideTypeTotalAbilities
Unbound
Evolves into Accelgor with a Link Stone
Evolves into Accelgor when traded
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon Too Many Types 2ChangedBug→LittleBugThing305—
Pokémon Heart & Soul
Evolves into Accelgor with high friendship
Evolves into Accelgor when traded when traded for Karrablast
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon R.O.W.E
Evolves into Accelgor at Level 28 (earlier while holding an Eviolite)
Evolves into Accelgor on level-up with Karrablast in the party
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Sword and Shield Ultimate Plus
Evolves into Accelgor — use a Link Cable
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor
− Overcoat
Radical Red
Evolves into Accelgor with a Link Cable
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Elite Redux
Evolves into Accelgor at level 30
ChangedBug→BugSteel340 +35
+10 Attack, +25 Sp. Atk
Damp, Poison Touch, Clear Body
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition
Evolves into Accelgor — trade for Karrablast
Evolves into Accelgor — use Linking Cord
Changed0 -305
-50 HP, -40 Attack, -85 Defense, -40 Sp. Atk, -65 Sp. Def, -25 Speed
—
Blinding White Plus
Evolves at Level 36
ChangedBug→BugDark350 +45
+25 Attack, +20 Sp. Def
Shell Armor
− Hydration, Overcoat
Pokémon Emerald Imperium
Evolves into Accelgor by trading it for Karrablast
Evolves into Accelgor with a Linking Cord
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon: Wishes of Tomorrow
Evolves into Accelgor when traded when traded for Karrablast
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon ExceededChangedBug→BugSteel305Hydration, Clear Body
Pokémon Emerald Squared
Evolves into Accelgor at level 32
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Blaze Black & Volt WhiteChangedBug305Hydration, Overcoat, Overcoat
− Shell Armor
Poke47
Evolves into Accelgor — Level up: 24 (With Karrablast in party)
Evolves into Accelgor — Level up: 24 (With Escavalier in party)
ChangedBug305Anger Shell, Dauntless Shield, Shell Armor
+ Anger Shell, Dauntless Shield − Hydration, Overcoat
HeartGold Generations
Evolves into Accelgor — by trading for Karrablast
Evolves into Accelgor — on levelling up with Karrablast in the party
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon Saiph 2Changed0 -305
-50 HP, -40 Attack, -85 Defense, -40 Sp. Atk, -65 Sp. Def, -25 Speed
—
Pokémon Black Pearl Emerald
Evolves into Accelgor with a Linking Cord
ChangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon Mirror Gold
Evolves into Accelgor — at level 32
ChangedBug305Hydration, Battle Armor
+ Battle Armor − Shell Armor, Overcoat
Emerald RogueUnchangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Blaze Black 2 Redux & Volt White 2 ReduxUnchangedBug305Overcoat, Shell Armor, Hydration
Inclement EmeraldUnchangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
GaiaUnchangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon TourmalineUnchanged305—
Blaze Black 2 & Volt White 2UnchangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Rising Ruby & Sinking SapphireUnchangedBug305Hydration, Shell Armor, Overcoat
Pokémon OvercomplicatedUnchangedBug305Suction Cups

Pokédex entries

What each game says about it, in the games' own words.

BlackWhen attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
White / Y / Alpha SapphireIt evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
Black 2 / White 2 / X / Omega RubyWhen it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.

Names in other languages

Japaneseチョボマキ
Japanese (Rōmaji)Chobomaki
GermanSchnuthelm
FrenchEscargaume
SpanishShelmet
ItalianShelmet
Korean쪼마리
Chinese (Simplified)小嘴蜗
Chinese (Traditional)小嘴蝸

Official data here is present-day reference data from PokéAPI, not a snapshot of any one game's era — the Fairy type and hidden abilities arrived partway through the series, so a difference against an older game can belong to the series rather than to that ROM hack.