Shellder Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

30

Attack

65

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

45

Sp. Def

25

Speed

40

Total

305

Evolution

1. Shellder
2. →
   Cloyster

Best counters to Shellder

• Wellspring Mask OgerponHits for 2×
• HydrappleHits for 2×
• Alolan ExeggutorHits for 2×
• FlappleHits for 2×
• AppletunHits for 2×
• DipplinHits for 2×

Other Water Pokémon

• Squirtle
• Wartortle
• Blastoise
• Mega Blastoise
• Psyduck
• Golduck
• Poliwag
• Poliwhirl
• Seel
• Krabby
• Kingler
• Horsea

Frequently asked questions

What is Shellder weak to?

As a Water type, Shellder takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.

What is Shellder resistant to?

Shellder resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.

What are the best counters to Shellder?

Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Shellder with super-effective attacks.