Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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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 open ing and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.
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A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit.
The Pokémon takes no damage from sandstorms. It is also protected from the effects of powders and spores.
MOVESETS
| LVL | NAME | TYPE | CAT. | PWR | ACC | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | PHY | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | SPE | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 4 | Withdraw | Water | STA | — | — | 40 |
| 8 | Ice Shard | Ice | PHY | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 12 | Leer | Normal | STA | — | 100% | 30 |
| 16 | Whirlpool | Water | SPE | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 20 | Supersonic | Normal | STA | — | 55% | 20 |
| 24 | Aurora Beam | Ice | SPE | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 28 | Protect | Normal | STA | — | — | 10 |
| 32 | Razor Shell | Water | PHY | 75 | 95% | 10 |
| 36 | Iron Defense | Steel | STA | — | — | 15 |
| 40 | Ice Beam | Ice | SPE | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 44 | Shell Smash | Normal | STA | — | — | 15 |
| 48 | Hydro Pump | Water | SPE | 110 | 80% | 5 |
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This Pokémon has a Ball body shape.
It is classified as Purple colored.
Natural habitat: Sea.
Its base happiness is 70.
Its capture rate is 190/255, roughly 75%.
It follows a Slow growth curve.
It belongs to the Water3 egg group.