#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.
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Shellder is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Shellder has no type immunities.
To counter Shellder in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Shellder's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
