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number=090|
preceding=[[Muk]] |
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generation=First|
species=[[Bivalvia|Bivalve]] Pokémon|
stage=Basic|
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height=1 [[Foot (unit of length)|ft]] 0 [[Inch|in]]|
metricheight=0.3|
weight=8.8|
metricweight=4.0|
color=Purple|
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ability=Shell Armor/Skill Link<small>(the latter from ''[[Pokemon Diamond and Pearl]]'' onwards)</small>|
sigattack=Clamp, Icicle Spear
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{{nihongo|'''Shellder'''|シェルダー|Sherudā}}, a water-type Pokémon, is one of {{pokenum}} fictional species from the ''[[Pokémon]]'' franchise. The name "Shellder" originates from the word "shell" and possibly "shelter", as Shellder protects itself by hiding in its shell. Shellder is based on the [[clam]]. It is a [[bivalve]] Pokémon that loves to spit in its foes' faces during battles. Its semi-exclusive attack ''Clamp'' can damage foes multiple times and prevent them from escaping.

==Biological characteristics==
Shellder is a cheeky Pokémon; it constantly pokes its tongue out at anybody, whether friend or foe. It will also spit on foes. This tends to antagonize enemies into a rage.

Its shell is very strong, apparently harder than a [[diamond]], though only made of a single, smooth layer; unlike Cloyster, who has a thick, rugged and multi-layered shell. Shellder becomes vulnerable when the enemy can attack its insides.

When not protecting itself in battle, it will attack by squirting water at the foe. As a last resort, it will clamp the foe with its powerful shell. However, this leaves Shellder vulnerable to an attack, hence, it is rarely used. As a total last resort, Shellder may use Selfdestruct or Explosion to knock itself and the enemy out.

Shellder travels by rapidly opening and closing its shell, propelling it in the opposite direction of its shell through the water. Shellder are incapable of travel on land, unless in a Pokeball.

Just like an [[oyster]], Shellder can produce [[pearl]]s with its shell. When a grain of sand enters its shell, it mixes with body fluids to produce the perfectly round pearl.

Despite its thick shell, Shellder will also protect itself at night by sleeping under sand; it burrows into sand with its broad tongue. Shellder sleeps with its large tongue hanging out of its shell. This is likely the reason why it burrows before rest, as its tongue is vulnerable to attack.

===Evolution of Slowpoke===
Shellder is integral to the evolution of [[Slowpoke]], (Contrary to the video games, where Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro after achieving Level 37, or when Slowpoke evolves into Slowking when traded while holding the item King's Rock) as is the body part of Slowpoke to which Shellder bites on: its tail. Once Shellder bites the Slowpoke's tail, the two will evolve into a single Pokémon, [[Slowbro]]. If Shellder instead attaches itself to Slowpoke's head, it will create [[Slowking]], a notably ''smarter'' Pokémon than the other two. This evolution can be reversed if Shellder falls off Slowbro's tail or Slowking's head (this has never happened in video games, though it is possible outside the games and in the anime). This likely won't happen purposely (in the video games at least), as the evolution benefits both Pokémon: Slowpoke can now walk on its hind legs and Shellder can both eat the scraps of the Slowpoke, and finally move on land. The newly attached Shellder looks very different from its previous purple form, though the new appearance could be a result of a simultaneous metamorphosis in conjunction with Slowpoke. This can also be an example of natural [[mutualism]], a process in which a parasite attaches to a living thing, but benefits for both species (In this case, the Shellder ''is'' the parasite).

== In the video games ==
Shellder is available in most of the Pokémon RPG games, usually by fishing. Shellder is not available for capture in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'' and ''Sapphire'']] or ''[[Pokémon LeafGreen]]''. Shellder can be caught in "[[Pokémon FireRed]]" and snagged in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Shellder has a base Defense of 100, which is very high for a basic-Pokémon that can evolve. This comes as no surprise, as Cloyster has the highest Defense in [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'' and ''Blue'']] and ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]''.

All of Cloyster's moves must be learned while in the Shellder stage, with the exception of ''Spike Cannon''. If Shellder is evolved with the Water Stone too early, it will no longer learn any of its level-up attacks.

Shellder are also found in the [[Nintendo 64]] game [[Pokémon Snap]] in the River Course. Later on in the course, Shellder will float out of the water and through the air before gently resubmerging.

== In the animé ==
Shellder is featured in an early episode where one becomes sick and requires Ash to bring forth his medicine... from the other side of a seemingly endless bridge. Incidentally, a Cloyster is also featured in this episode.

Shellder is also featured in the episode "The Evolution Solution", where it is shown to be the way that Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro. Jessie catches a Shellder in this episode, but it bites onto the tail of Professor Westwood's Slowpoke and evolves into Slowbro.

Shellder are also in "A Crowning Achievement", where a Slowpoke habitat starts to run out of room and needs a Slowking to open up a new home, according to an ancient tablet. However, Shellder make all the Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro before the protagonists are able to get the King's Rock. Fortunately, Ash's Larvitar allows a Slowpoke to reach the rock.

== In other properties ==
=== In the card game ===
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:Shellder tcg.jpg|thumb|right|Shellder in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.]] -->
Shellder rarely appears in the ''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]''. It has appeared in the following sets:
* ''Fossil''
* ''Gym Heroes'' as ''Misty's Shellder''
* ''Expedition''
* ''EX Fire Red & Leaf Green''

==References==
*The following games and their instruction manuals: [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'', and ''Blue'']]; ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]''; ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Stadium#Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''; [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]''; [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'']], and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''; [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']]; ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]''
'''Publications'''
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. [[ASIN]] B000CQP8FE
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. [[ASIN]] B000CQT878
*Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
*Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. [[ASIN]] B000CDZP9G
*Nintendo Power. ''Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
*Mylonas, Eric. ''Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide''. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
*Chiba, Akira et al. ''The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide''. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060
*Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026
;Manga volumes
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365
*Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow''. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves''. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign''. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286
*Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite''. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514

==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website]
*[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Shellder_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia] (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Shellder as a species
*{{Serebiidex|090|Shellder}}
*[http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/shellder.shtml Pokémon Dungeon] Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
*[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=90&view=general PsyPoke] - Shellder Pokédex entry and Usage Overview

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[[Category:Fictional bivalves]]
[[Category:Water Pokémon]]

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Revision as of 04:41, 24 January 2008

Shellder
File:Shellder.png
National Pokédex
Muk - Shellder (#090) - Cloyster
Johto Pokédex
Starmie - Shellder (#169) - Cloyster
Japanese nameShellder
Evolves fromNone
Evolves intoCloyster
GenerationFirst
SpeciesBivalve Pokémon
TypeWater
Height1 ft 0 in (0.3 m)
Weight8.8 pounds (4.0 kg)
AbilityShell Armor/Skill Link(the latter from Pokemon Diamond and Pearl onwards)

Shellder (シェルダー, Sherudā), a water-type Pokémon, is one of Template:Pokenum fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. The name "Shellder" originates from the word "shell" and possibly "shelter", as Shellder protects itself by hiding in its shell. Shellder is based on the clam. It is a bivalve Pokémon that loves to spit in its foes' faces during battles. Its semi-exclusive attack Clamp can damage foes multiple times and prevent them from escaping.

Biological characteristics

Shellder is a cheeky Pokémon; it constantly pokes its tongue out at anybody, whether friend or foe. It will also spit on foes. This tends to antagonize enemies into a rage.

Its shell is very strong, apparently harder than a diamond, though only made of a single, smooth layer; unlike Cloyster, who has a thick, rugged and multi-layered shell. Shellder becomes vulnerable when the enemy can attack its insides.

When not protecting itself in battle, it will attack by squirting water at the foe. As a last resort, it will clamp the foe with its powerful shell. However, this leaves Shellder vulnerable to an attack, hence, it is rarely used. As a total last resort, Shellder may use Selfdestruct or Explosion to knock itself and the enemy out.

Shellder travels by rapidly opening and closing its shell, propelling it in the opposite direction of its shell through the water. Shellder are incapable of travel on land, unless in a Pokeball.

Just like an oyster, Shellder can produce pearls with its shell. When a grain of sand enters its shell, it mixes with body fluids to produce the perfectly round pearl.

Despite its thick shell, Shellder will also protect itself at night by sleeping under sand; it burrows into sand with its broad tongue. Shellder sleeps with its large tongue hanging out of its shell. This is likely the reason why it burrows before rest, as its tongue is vulnerable to attack.

Evolution of Slowpoke

Shellder is integral to the evolution of Slowpoke, (Contrary to the video games, where Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro after achieving Level 37, or when Slowpoke evolves into Slowking when traded while holding the item King's Rock) as is the body part of Slowpoke to which Shellder bites on: its tail. Once Shellder bites the Slowpoke's tail, the two will evolve into a single Pokémon, Slowbro. If Shellder instead attaches itself to Slowpoke's head, it will create Slowking, a notably smarter Pokémon than the other two. This evolution can be reversed if Shellder falls off Slowbro's tail or Slowking's head (this has never happened in video games, though it is possible outside the games and in the anime). This likely won't happen purposely (in the video games at least), as the evolution benefits both Pokémon: Slowpoke can now walk on its hind legs and Shellder can both eat the scraps of the Slowpoke, and finally move on land. The newly attached Shellder looks very different from its previous purple form, though the new appearance could be a result of a simultaneous metamorphosis in conjunction with Slowpoke. This can also be an example of natural mutualism, a process in which a parasite attaches to a living thing, but benefits for both species (In this case, the Shellder is the parasite).

In the video games

Shellder is available in most of the Pokémon RPG games, usually by fishing. Shellder is not available for capture in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire or Pokémon LeafGreen. Shellder can be caught in "Pokémon FireRed" and snagged in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Shellder has a base Defense of 100, which is very high for a basic-Pokémon that can evolve. This comes as no surprise, as Cloyster has the highest Defense in Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Yellow.

All of Cloyster's moves must be learned while in the Shellder stage, with the exception of Spike Cannon. If Shellder is evolved with the Water Stone too early, it will no longer learn any of its level-up attacks.

Shellder are also found in the Nintendo 64 game Pokémon Snap in the River Course. Later on in the course, Shellder will float out of the water and through the air before gently resubmerging.

In the animé

Shellder is featured in an early episode where one becomes sick and requires Ash to bring forth his medicine... from the other side of a seemingly endless bridge. Incidentally, a Cloyster is also featured in this episode.

Shellder is also featured in the episode "The Evolution Solution", where it is shown to be the way that Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro. Jessie catches a Shellder in this episode, but it bites onto the tail of Professor Westwood's Slowpoke and evolves into Slowbro.

Shellder are also in "A Crowning Achievement", where a Slowpoke habitat starts to run out of room and needs a Slowking to open up a new home, according to an ancient tablet. However, Shellder make all the Slowpoke evolve into Slowbro before the protagonists are able to get the King's Rock. Fortunately, Ash's Larvitar allows a Slowpoke to reach the rock.

In other properties

In the card game

Shellder rarely appears in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It has appeared in the following sets:

  • Fossil
  • Gym Heroes as Misty's Shellder
  • Expedition
  • EX Fire Red & Leaf Green

References

Publications

  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. ASIN B000CQP8FE
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CQT878
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CDZP9G
  • Nintendo Power. Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5
  • Chiba, Akira et al. The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026
Manga volumes
  • Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784
  • Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X
  • Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365
  • Ono, Toshihiro. Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286
  • Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514

External links

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