Shellder Pokémon Blue: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Blue. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 27 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Blue
KantoShellder Pokemon Blue Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Blue Shellder Sprites
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ReversePokémon Blue Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Blue.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Clamp | water | Lv. 23 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 30 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 39 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Blue Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Seafoam Islands B1f, Seafoam Islands B3f, and Seafoam Islands B4f. The most reliable spawn is at Seafoam Islands B1f, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Seafoam Islands B1f
1 encounter- walkLv. 3020%Frequent
Seafoam Islands B2f
1 encounter- walkLv. 3010%Uncommon
Seafoam Islands B3f
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Seafoam Islands B4f
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Kanto Sea Route 19 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Kanto Sea Route 20 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Cinnabar Island Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Vermilion City Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Kanto Route 6 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Kanto Route 11 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Kanto Sea Route 21 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon
Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1517%Uncommon