#0616
— Snail Pokémon
Shelmet
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Shelmet is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 305 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 25) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Hydration 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 Shelmet. Build around what Shelmet 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.
Shelmet is a Bug-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Shelmet is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
- Fire2× damage
- Flying2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Fighting0.5× damage
- Ground0.5× damage
Shelmet has no type immunities.
To counter Shelmet in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks.
Fire-type counters
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Shelmet's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
