SHELLDER
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Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
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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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.
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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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All Shellder cards from the Pokémon TCG · 14 of 14 cards
The most expensive Shellder card
Misty's Shellder · Gym Heroes
1.02 €
The least expensive Shellder card
Shellder · Fusion Strike
0.03 €
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