90: Shellder

Essentials

Miscellany

0'11.8"
0.3 m

8.8 lb
4.0 kg

: Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
: The shell can withstand any attack. However, when it is open, the tender body is exposed.

: It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
: Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.
: Clamping on to an opponent reveals its vulnerable parts, so it uses this move only as a last resort.

: At night, this POKéMON uses its broad tongue to burrow a hole in the seafloor sand and then sleep in it. While it is sleeping, SHELLDER closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
: At night, it burrows a hole in the seafloor with its broad tongue to make a place to sleep. While asleep, it closes its shell, but leaves its tongue hanging out.
: It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.
: Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

: It swims backward by opening and closing its two shells. Its large tongue is always kept hanging out.
: It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
: Grains of sand trapped in its shells mix with its body fluids to form beautiful pearls.