Shellder Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 45 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Shellder Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Pearl Shellder Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 4 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 8 |
| Icicle Spear | ice | Lv. 13 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 20 |
| Clamp | water | Lv. 25 |
| Ice Shard | ice | Lv. 28 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 32 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 37 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 40 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 44 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 49 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Valley Windworks Area, Fuego Ironworks Area, and Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town. The most reliable spawn is at Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town, where you'll find it between Lv. 20 and 40 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Valley Windworks Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%Uncommon
Fuego Ironworks Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%Uncommon
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-4015%Uncommon