Shellder Pokémon Yellow: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Shellder in Pokémon Yellow. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 27 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Yellow
KantoShellder Pokemon Yellow Pokedex Entry
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Pokemon Yellow Shellder Sprites
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ReversePokémon Yellow Shellder Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Shellder via various methods in Pokémon Yellow.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 18 |
| Clamp | water | Lv. 23 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 30 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 39 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Yellow Shellder Locations
Shellder can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Yellow, including Kanto Route 18 Area and Kanto Route 17 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 18 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 20 by fishing with the Super Rod with a 30% encounter rate.
Kanto Route 17 Area
2 encounters- super rodLv. 2520%Frequent
- super rodLv. 3510%Uncommon
Kanto Route 18 Area
3 encounters- super rodLv. 2030%Frequent
- super rodLv. 3020%Frequent
- super rodLv. 4010%Uncommon
Vermilion City Ss Anne Dock
1 encounter- super rodLv. 1010%Uncommon