Shellder Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 48 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaShellder Pokemon Scarlet Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Scarlet Shellder Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Scarlet Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 4 |
| Ice Shard | ice | Lv. 8 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 12 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 16 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 24 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Razor Shell | water | Lv. 32 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 36 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 40 |
| Shell Smash | normal | Lv. 44 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 13 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including South Province Area Four and South Province Area Five. The most reliable spawn is at West Paldean Sea, where you'll find it between Lv. 18 and 40 by underwater with a spawn weight of 60.
South Province Area Four
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 16-20Ocean60Weight
South Province Area Five
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 19-23Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 21-23Beach60Weight
South Province Area Six
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 38-40Ocean60Weight
East Province Area One
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 18-23Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 20-23Beach60Weight
East Province Area Two
2 encounters- underwaterLv. 19-24Ocean60Weight
- underwaterLv. 17-25Beach60Weight
East Province Area Three
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 22-26Ocean60Weight
West Province Area One
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 15-20Ocean60Weight
West Province Area Two
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 26-29Ocean60Weight
Glaseado Mountain
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 38-40Northern Mountain · Ocean60Weight
North Paldean Sea
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 38-40Ocean60Weight
South Paldean Sea
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 15-23Ocean60Weight
East Paldean Sea
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 15-36Ocean60Weight
West Paldean Sea
1 encounter- underwaterLv. 18-40Ocean60Weight