Shellder Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Shellder Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Platinum Shellder Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Platinum, 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 50 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 15% encounter rate.
Valley Windworks Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon
Fuego Ironworks Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon
Sinnoh Route 205 South Towards Floaroma Town
1 encounter- super rodLv. 20-5015%Uncommon