Shellder
Water-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Cloyster for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Ice Shard Razor Shell
Same-type attack bonus on Razor Shell. Razor Shell costs 33 energy for 55 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shellder takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 352
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 617 CP
Shellder moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Razor Shell Best STAB | Water | 55 | 33 | 1.5s | 36.7 | 1.67 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Razor Shell | Water | 35 | 35 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Ice Shard (10 DPS); Ice Shard builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Shellder is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shellder
How to get Shellder
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shellder arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 933 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,010 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 585 | 632 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 728 | 787 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 585 | 632 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 442 | 478 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 585 | 632 |
Is Shellder good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shellder has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 47 |
| Lv 3 | 80 |
| Lv 4 | 113 |
| Lv 5 | 145 |
| Lv 6 | 178 |
| Lv 7 | 210 |
| Lv 8 | 243 |
| Lv 9 | 276 |
| Lv 10 | 308 |
| Lv 11 | 339 |
| Lv 12 | 370 |
| Lv 13 | 401 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 432 |
| Lv 15 | 463 |
| Lv 16 | 493 |
| Lv 17 | 524 |
| Lv 18 | 555 |
| Lv 19 | 586 |
| Lv 20 | 617 |
| Lv 21 | 648 |
| Lv 22 | 679 |
| Lv 23 | 709 |
| Lv 24 | 740 |
| Lv 25 | 771 |
| Lv 26 | 802 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 833 |
| Lv 28 | 864 |
| Lv 29 | 895 |
| Lv 30 | 926 |
| Lv 31 | 941 |
| Lv 32 | 956 |
| Lv 33 | 972 |
| Lv 34 | 987 |
| Lv 35 | 1,003 |
| Lv 36 | 1,018 |
| Lv 37 | 1,034 |
| Lv 38 | 1,049 |
| Lv 39 | 1,064 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,080 |
| Lv 41 | 1,094 |
| Lv 42 | 1,107 |
| Lv 43 | 1,121 |
| Lv 44 | 1,135 |
| Lv 45 | 1,149 |
| Lv 46 | 1,163 |
| Lv 47 | 1,178 |
| Lv 48 | 1,192 |
| Lv 49 | 1,206 |
| Lv 50 | 1,221 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0090
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 4.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0090_POKEMON_SHELLDER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shellder in Pokemon GO?
Shellder's best moveset is Ice Shard with Razor Shell. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Shellder's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shellder takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
What is Shellder's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shellder reaches 1,221 CP at level 50 and 1,080 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Shellder?
A 15/15/15 Shellder shows 617 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 771 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 463 CP.