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Shell Armor

In Pokémon ChampionsGen III
Game

Pokémon Champions

This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.

Who has it
29 Pokémon
On Showdown
0.6% of Champions VGC teams bring it
Showdown rating

How it works in Champions

Moves cannot score against this Pokémon.

This ability functions identically to Battle Armor.

“A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.”

In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Good to know

Who runs Shell Armor on Showdown

  1. Mega Slowbro100.0% of its sets
  2. Hisuian Goodra#89 on the Doubles ladder · 54.7% of its sets
  3. Torterra#165 on the Doubles ladder · 45.9% of its sets

Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown; the ranks are from today’s in-game ladder.

Pokémon with Shell Armor

Mega SlowbroShellderCloysterKrabbyKinglerLaprasOmanyteOmastarCorphishCrawdauntClamperlMega ScolipedeDwebbleCrustleEscavalierShelmetHisuian SliggooHisuian GoodraTurtonatorChewtleDrednawKlawf

As a hidden ability

TorkoalTurtwigGrotleTorterraOshawottDewottSamurott