shellos

Shellos is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Sticky Hold: Prevents the Pokémon from losing its held item.
• Storm Drain: Draws in all Water-type moves to boost Special Attack.
• Sand Force (Hidden Ability): Boosts the power of Rock, Ground, and Steel-type moves in a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, slug-like Pokémon with a soft, slimy body.
• Exists in two forms based on its location: the West Sea form is pink with a white underbelly and wavy blue patterns on its back, while the East Sea form is blue with a green underbelly and wavy yellow patterns.
• Both forms have a pair of small, tubular antennae on their heads.
• Lacks a protective shell, unlike its evolved form, Gastrodon.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in coastal areas or near bodies of water.
• Exhibits a docile nature, often seen grazing along beaches or tidal zones.
• Displays different colorations depending on the region they inhabit, a result of environmental adaptation.
• Known for its ability to regenerate its body if parts are lost, thanks to its soft and flexible form.

In Battle:

• Though not particularly fast, Shellos can endure hits and support its team.
• Notable moves include Water Pulse, Mud Bomb, and Recover.
• Benefits greatly from using Storm Drain to absorb Water-type attacks and increase its own Special Attack.
• Weak against Electric and Grass types, but can learn moves to counter these weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Gastrodon starting at level 30.
• Retains its form and color upon evolution, resulting in two distinct types of Gastrodon.

Interesting Facts:

• The difference in appearance between the West Sea and East Sea forms is a classic example of Pokémon regional variation.
• Shellos was initially planned for Generation III, but was officially introduced in Generation IV.
• Its design is based on sea slugs, specifically nudibranchs, known for their vibrant colors and soft bodies.
• Shellos's ability to adapt its appearance based on the environment is reflective of real-world evolutionary processes.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: Its colors 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: 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.
• Moon: Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off.
• Ultra-Sun: While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out.
• Ultra-Moon: When it senses danger, a purple liquid oozes out of it. The liquid is thought to be something like greasy sweat.
• Sword: This Pokémon’s habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop.
• Shield: Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky.
• Legends-Arceus: 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!

422 National

60 Original-Sinnoh

60 Extended-Sinnoh

260 Original-Alola

75 Original-Poni

341 Updated-Alola

88 Updated-Poni

230 Galar

82 Hisui

327 Paldea