shelmet

Shelmet is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Bug

Abilities:

• Hydration: Heals status conditions if it is raining.
• Shell Armor (Hidden Ability): Prevents critical hits.

Physical Characteristics:

• Shelmet resembles a small, snail-like Pokémon with a metallic shell.
• Its shell is shaped like a knight's helmet, complete with a visor that can close to protect itself.
• The shell is primarily silver with pink accents, and Shelmet's actual body is pink, with large eyes and a small mouth.
• It has two horn-like structures protruding from the front of its shell, giving it a distinctive, armored appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Shelmet can often be found in moist, swampy areas or near ponds and lakes.
• It is known to be somewhat passive, relying on its hard shell for defense rather than aggression.
• To protect itself, Shelmet will close its shell tightly, making it difficult for predators to harm it.
• It shares a symbiotic relationship with Karrablast, as part of their unique evolutionary process.

In Battle:

• Shelmet is known for its high defensive stats, making it a good choice for a defensive playstyle.
• It can learn a variety of defensive and supportive moves, such as Acid Armor and Yawn, to bolster its resilience and disrupt opponents.
• Notable moves include Bug Buzz and Protect, which allow it to deal damage while maintaining its defenses.
• It has a notable weakness to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves but resists Fighting, Ground, and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Shelmet evolves into Accelgor when traded for a Karrablast.
• This unique evolution process results in both Pokémon shedding their shells, leading to their respective evolutions.

Interesting Facts:

• Shelmet's evolutionary process with Karrablast is one of the few in the Pokémon world that requires a specific trade partner.
• Its design is inspired by both a knight's helmet and a snail, combining elements of medieval armor with natural biology.
• Despite its heavy-looking shell, once it evolves into Accelgor, it becomes one of the fastest Bug-types, highlighting a drastic change from defense to speed.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Black: When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
• White: It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
• Black-2: When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
• White-2: When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
• X: When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
• Y: It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
• Omega-Ruby: When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
• Sword: When attacked, it tightly shuts the lid of its shell. This reaction fails to protect it from Karrablast, however, because they can still get into the shell.
• Shield: It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason.