372: Shelgon

Essentials

Shelgon

Endurance Pokémon

Abilities

Rock Head: Protects against recoil damage.

Hidden Ability

Overcoat: Protects against damage from weather.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 372
Original Hoenn: 188
Coastal Kalos: 15
New Hoenn: 197
Original Alola: 118
Original Melemele: 118
Updated Alola: 148
Updated Melemele: 148

Names

Japanese: コモルー (komoruu)
: コモルー
Official roomaji: Komoruu
Korean: 쉘곤
Chinese: 甲殼龍
: 甲壳龙
French: Drackhaus
German: Draschel
Spanish: Shelgon
Italian: Shelgon

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Dragon

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

10455 / 5355

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

147

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

	5%	Dragon Scale
		nothing
	5%	Dragon Fang
	5%	Dragon Fang
	5%	Dragon Fang
		nothing
	5%	Dragon Fang

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Bagon	Shelgon Level up, starting at level 30	Salamence Level up, starting at level 50

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	65	48.0	303	334
Attack	95	69.9	258	289
Defense	100	82.1	268	299
Special Attack	60	41.5	188	219
Special Defense	50	22.7	168	199
Speed	50	29.7	168	199
Total	420	42.6

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 10/13/16

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

: Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
: Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
: Inside Shelgon’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
: Covering Shelgon’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.

: The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
: They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.
: The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
: Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Endurance Pokémon
Color: White
Cry
Habitat: rough terrain
Footprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

3'7.3"
1.1 m

Weight

1105

243.6 lb
110.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Dragon moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Shelgon's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	—		Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
				—		Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
—	—	—	—			Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—	—	—		Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—			Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					0	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					—	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
					—	Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
					—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
					—	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
5	5	5	5	—	—	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				4	4	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
9	10	10	10	7	7	Leer			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
				10	10	Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				13	13	Dragon Breath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
17	16	16	16	17	17	Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
21	20	20	20	21	21	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
25	25	25	25			Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				25	25	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				29	29	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
30	30	30	30	30		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
38	32	32	32			Dragon Breath			20	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
	37	37	37	35	35	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
47	43	43	43	42	42	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
56	50	50	50			Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
69	55	55	55			Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				49	49	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
78	61	61	61	56	56	Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Bagon but not Shelgon
						Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
						Dragon Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Speed by one stage.
						Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Dragon Rage			10	*	100%		Inflicts 40 points of damage.
						Dragon Rush			10	100	75%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Fire Fang			15	65	95%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target and a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
						Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
						Thrash			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
						Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
						Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
						Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
						Draco Meteor			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
						Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
						Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
						Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Hyper Voice			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
						Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
						Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
						Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
						Outrage			10	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
						Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
						Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
						Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
						Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
						Twister			20	40	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
						Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
		01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
02	02	02	02	02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05	05	05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
	59					Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
		59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
	78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
	80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
			88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
				94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
			100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H1	H1	H1	H1	H1		Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.