Shellder Pokémon FireRed: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon FireRed. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 36 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon FireRed
KantoShellder Pokemon FireRed Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon FireRed Shellder Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon FireRed Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon FireRed.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 1 |
| Icicle Spear | ice | Lv. 8 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 22 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 29 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 36 |
| Clamp | water | Lv. 43 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon FireRed Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 7 locations across Pokémon FireRed, including Cinnabar Island Area, Vermilion City Area, and Pallet Town Area. The most reliable spawn is at Five Island Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 15 and 25 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 40% encounter rate.
Cinnabar Island Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
Vermilion City Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
Pallet Town Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
Ss Anne Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
Icefall Cave Waterfall
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
One Island Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent
Five Island Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 15-2540%Frequent