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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shellder knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (134 Defense / 102 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Shellder deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Razor Shell (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shellder's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shellder takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shellder's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shellder reaches 1,221 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,080 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Shellder?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shellder shows 617 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 771 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Shellder better than regular Shellder?
Shadow Shellder deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Shellder in Pokemon GO?
Shellder spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Shellder be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shellder depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.