Shellder Pokémon Sun: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Sun. 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.
Pokémon Sun
AlolaShellder Pokemon Sun Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Sun Shellder Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Sun Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Sun.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | 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 |
| Razor Shell | water | Lv. 32 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 37 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 40 |
| Brine | water | Lv. 44 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 49 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 52 |
| Shell Smash | normal | Lv. 56 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 61 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sun Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Sun, including Kalae Bay Area, Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached, and Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached. The most reliable spawn is at Kalae Bay Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 10 and 15 by bubbling spots with a 20% encounter rate.
Kalae Bay Area
2 encounters- super rodLv. 10-151%Very Rare
- bubbling spotsLv. 10-1520%Frequent
Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
1 encounter- giftLv. 37-435%Rare
Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
1 encounter- giftLv. 21-276%Rare
Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
1 encounter- giftLv. 49-554%Very Rare