Shellder Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohShellder Pokemon Shining Pearl Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Shellder Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| No level up moves. | ||
Pokémon Shining Pearl Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Shining Pearl, including Sinnoh Route 205, Valley Windworks, and Fuego Ironworks. The most reliable spawn is at Fuego Ironworks, where you'll find it between Lv. 20 and 40 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 205
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%15%15%Southern segmentFishing
Valley Windworks
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%15%15%Fishing
Fuego Ironworks
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%15%15%Fishing
Fountainspring Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Riverbank Cave
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries
Still Water Cavern
1 encounter- caveLv. 16-63Visible EncountersAdded after obtaining the National PokédexVaries