Shellder Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarShellder Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Shield Shellder Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| tackle | — | Lv. 1 |
| water gun | — | Lv. 1 |
| withdraw | — | Lv. 4 |
| ice shard | — | Lv. 8 |
| leer | — | Lv. 12 |
| whirlpool | — | Lv. 16 |
| supersonic | — | Lv. 20 |
| aurora beam | — | Lv. 24 |
| protect | — | Lv. 28 |
| razor shell | — | Lv. 32 |
| iron defense | — | Lv. 36 |
| ice beam | — | Lv. 40 |
| shell smash | — | Lv. 44 |
| hydro pump | — | Lv. 48 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Giants Seat, East Lake Axewell, and Courageous Cavern. The most reliable spawn is at Giants Seat, where you'll find it between Lv. 30 and 35 by fishing with a 60% encounter rate.
East Lake Axewell
2 encounters- fishingLv. 8-12Hidden encountersFishing20%Frequent
- surfLv. 40-43Visible encounters15%15%45%10%20%5%10%30%5%Surfing
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- surfLv. 38-40Visible encounters25%Surfing
Giants Seat
1 encounter- fishingLv. 30-35Hidden encountersFishing60%Common
Courageous Cavern
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- fishingLv. 16-21Hidden encountersFishing40%Frequent
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- fishingLv. 19-24Hidden encountersFishing40%Frequent