Shellder Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 49 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosShellder Pokemon Y Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Y Shellder Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Y Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| 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 |
| 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 Y Shellder Locations
Shellder can only be caught in Pokémon Y at Kalos Route 8 Area, where it appears at Lv. 25 by fishing with the Good Rod with a 35% encounter rate.
Kalos Route 8 Area
1 encounter- good rodLv. 2535%Frequent