#0090
— Bivalve Pokémon
Shellder
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Shellder is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 305 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Shellder. Build around what Shellder actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Shellder takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Shellder into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (100)
- Lowest stat
- Special Defense (25)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- slow (base 40)
- BST
- 305 (low for the format)
Shellder is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 305 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Shellder. Build around what Shellder actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Shellder
Shellder is the Bivalve Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 305 with Shell Armor or Skill Link as abilities.
What is Shellder weak to?
Shellder is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Shellder
To counter Shellder in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Shellder in competitive teams
Shellder can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Shellder on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
