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Shellder, the Bivalve Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
water
Shellder
ID:#90Bivalve Pokémon
Height
0.3m
Weight
4.0kg
Catch Rate
190
Exp
61

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
Kanto

Shellder 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

Shellder front-facing sprite from Pokémon BluePrimary
Shellder back-facing sprite from Pokémon BlueReverse

Pokémon Blue Shellder Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Blue.

MoveTypeRequirement
TacklenormalLv. 1
WithdrawwaterLv. 1
SupersonicnormalLv. 18
ClampwaterLv. 23
Aurora BeamiceLv. 30
LeernormalLv. 39
Ice BeamiceLv. 50

End of Move Database

Pokémon Blue Shellder Locations

Shellder can be caught in 12 locations across Pokémon Blue, including Vermilion City Area, Kanto Route 6 Area, and Kanto Route 11 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock, where you'll find it at Lv. 15 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 25% encounter rate.

Seafoam Islands B1f

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 30
    20%Frequent

Seafoam Islands B2f

1 encounter
  • walk
    Lv. 30
    10%Uncommon

Seafoam Islands B3f

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Seafoam Islands B4f

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Kanto Sea Route 19 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Kanto Sea Route 20 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Cinnabar Island Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Vermilion City Area

3 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    25%Frequent

Kanto Route 6 Area

3 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    25%Frequent

Kanto Route 11 Area

3 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    25%Frequent

Kanto Sea Route 21 Area

2 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare

Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock

3 encounters
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    17%Uncommon
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    8%Rare
  • super rod
    Lv. 15
    25%Frequent