Shellos (Japanese: カラナクシ, Hepburn: Karanakushi) (SHELL-oss[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. Its colors differ if it was born on the east or west of Mt. Coronet in Sinnoh.
Biology[]
Physiology[]
Shellos has a sea slug-like body shape, with a yellow stripe separating its mantle (upper section) from its underbelly. It has oval-shaped black eyes with yellow rings around them, a very small nose, and a large pair of yellow lips. It comes in two distinct forms based on the location it is found in. The West Sea Shellos is pink with rounded spikes on its back and a white underbelly. The six protrusions with dark pink tips on the top of its head form what appears to be its gills. The East Sea Shellos is turquoise with a soft green underbelly. It has two white-tipped rhinophores (sensory tentacles) on its head and a pair of turquoise and yellow fins on its back.
It should be noted that Shellos used to have a shell on its back a long time ago. It is also closely related to some species such as Shellder.
Behavior[]
Shellos's appearance varies based on its diet and habitat. It is known to sweat a greasy purple fluid when stressed.
Natural abilities[]
This fluid is extremely sticky, similar to the defensive purple ink of real-life sea hares.
Evolution[]
Shellos evolves into Gastrodon once it reaches level 30.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
Side Game Locations[]
Locations | |
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Game(s) | Area(s) |
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F) East Sea: Beach Cave (B1F-B4F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Nabiki Beach Marine Cave |
Pokédex Entries[]
- Diamond
Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
- Pearl
It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
- Platinum
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- HeartGold
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
- SoulSilver
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
- Black
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- White
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- Black 2
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- White 2
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- X
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- Y
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
- Omega Ruby
Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
- Alpha Sapphire
Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
- Sun
West Sea: For the most part, it makes its home along the seashore. Its color and form differ according to its habitat and the quality of its food.
East Sea: Shellos lives in the sea and feasts on plankton. The lovelier the ocean where Shellos resides, the more vibrant its color becomes. - Moon
West Sea: Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off.
East Sea: The difference in color from one Shellos to another seems to be a result of their diet. No large changes can be seen in their capabilities. - Ultra Sun
West Sea: While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out.
East Sea: When it senses danger, it gushes a purple liquid. Some theories suggest this liquid is a greasy sweat induced by stress. - Ultra Moon
West Sea: When it senses danger, a purple liquid oozes out of it. The liquid is thought to be something like greasy sweat.
East Sea: Scientists interested in its great regenerative capabilities are currently analyzing the materials from which its cells are made. - Sword
West Sea: This Pokémon's habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop.
East Sea: There's speculation that its appearance is determined by what it eats, but the truth remains elusive. - Shield
West Sea: Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky.
East Sea: Its appearance changes depending on the environment. One theory suggests that living in cold seas causes Shellos to take on this form. - Brilliant Diamond
Its colors and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
- Shining Pearl
It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape changed to suit its habitat.
- Legends: Arceus
West Sea: Found in abundance on seashores bordering warm waters. Shellos are unexpectedly friendly and will crawl toward any person they see. Take care not to get coated in mucus!
East Sea: Found in abundance on seashores bordering cold waters. When pressed upon, the Pokémon will secrete from its body's surface a purple fluid that will stain one's clothes. - Scarlet
West Sea: It used to have a shell on its back long ago. This species is closely related to Pokémon like Shellder.
East Sea: A recently published research paper states that this form of Shellos is gradually decreasing in number. - Violet
West Sea: It oozes a purple fluid to deter enemies. Apparently, there are more West Sea Shellos now than there were in the past.
East Sea: This Pokémon can often be seen along seashores. It's capable of spending a limited amount of time on land.
Side Game Data[]
No. | Pokémon | Group | Field Move | Poké Assist |
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R-037 | Shellos | Water | Soak 1 | Water |
Capture Points[Notes 1] | 105 | On Sight[Notes 2] | No reaction. | |
Browser Entry | ||||
It spits orbs of water to attack. | ||||
Notes | ||||
Stats[]
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Defense | |
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Speed | |
Total | 325
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Learnset[]
Leveling[]
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | |||
2 | Mud Sport | — | —% | 15 | Ground | Status | |||
4 | Harden | — | —% | 30 | Normal | Status | |||
7 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | |||
11 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | |||
16 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
22 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
29 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
37 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
46 | Recover | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
2 | Mud Sport | — | —% | 15 | Ground | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
4 | Harden | — | —% | 30 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
7 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
11 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
16 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
22 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
29 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
37 | Muddy Water | 90 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
46 | Recover | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | |||
2 | Mud Sport | — | —% | 15 | Ground | Status | |||
4 | Harden | — | —% | 30 | Normal | Status | |||
7 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | |||
11 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | |||
16 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
22 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
29 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | |||
37 | Muddy Water | 95 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | |||
46 | Recover | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
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Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
1 | Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | 3 ♥ | ||
2 | Mud Sport | — | —% | 15 | Ground | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
4 | Harden | — | —% | 30 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
7 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
11 | Mud Bomb | 65 | 85% | 10 | Ground | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
16 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 1 ♥ | ||
22 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
29 | Body Slam | 85 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | 3 ♥ | ||
37 | Muddy Water | 95 | 85% | 10 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
46 | Recover | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM[]
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM94 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | 2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | 1 ♥ | 4 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | 1 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | 3 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM83 | Infestation | 20 | 100% | 20 | Bug | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
HM03 | Surf | 90 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
HM07 | DiveORAS | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | 2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison | Status | |||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | |||
TM55 | Scald | 80 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | |||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | |||
HM06 | Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
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TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM03 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | Poison | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 1 ♥ | ||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | Ice | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | Ice | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic | Status | 0 ♥ | ||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM55 | Brine | 65 | 100% | 10 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 3 ♥ | ||
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | 2 ♥ | ||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | ||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | ||
HM03 | Surf | 95 | 100% | 15 | Water | Special | 2 ♥ | ||
HM05HGSS | Whirlpool | 15 | 70% | 15 | Water | Special | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding[]
Tutoring[]
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Earth Power USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ||||
Icy Wind USUM | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Pain Split USUM | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Water Pulse USUM | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Earth Power ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Icy Wind ORAS | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Pain Split ORAS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Water Pulse ORAS | 60 | 100% | 20 | Water | Special | 3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | ||||
Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | ||||
Pain Split | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal | Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
AncientPower | 60 | 100% | 5 | Rock | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Dive | 80 | 100% | 10 | Water | Physical | 1 ♥ | |||
Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | Ground | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Physical | 3 ♥ | |||
Icy Wind | 55 | 95% | 15 | Ice | Special | 2 ♥ | |||
Pain Split HGSS | — | —% | 20 | Normal | Status | 2 ♥ | |||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal | Special | 3 ♥ | |||
String Shot HGSS | — | 95% | 40 | Bug | Status | 2 ♥ | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites[]
Appearances[]
Anime[]
Supporting[]
Minor[]
Trivia[]
Origin[]
Shellos is based on a sea slug, specifically the Loch's chromodoris sea slugs.
Etymology[]
Shellos comes from "shell", "loss", and -los (German for 'less'). Using the first and third origins, its name could literally mean "shell less", as Shellos lacks a shell.
Gallery[]
East Sea[]
West Sea[]
See also[]
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 333 & 334. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.