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No. 0616

Shelmet

Snail Pokémon

Shelmet official artwork
Official art

Shelmet is a Bug-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Flying, Rock and Fire, with a base stat total of 305. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Bug
Height
0.4 m 1′04″
Weight
7.7 kg 17.0 lbs
Base stat total
305 Higher than 17% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
HydrationShell Armor
Pokédex entryShield
It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason.
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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304
Atk4054–10176–196
Def8594–150157–295
SpA4054–10176–196
SpD6576–128121–251
Spe2540–8449–163
Total305Higher than 17% of Pokémon
HP50Atk40Def85Spe25SpD65SpA40

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×
FireFlyingRock

Resists

½×
FightingGrassGround
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 25); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+84Max77No SP45Min40Scarf (Choice Scarf)126Tailwind168

At max Speed, Shelmet outspeeds 4 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Shelmet against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
84Shelmet · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
77Shelmet · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
45Shelmet · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexLC

Evolution

  1. #0616ShelmetBug
    1. Trade for Karrablast
      #0617AccelgorBug

Moves

Level up 14

1AbsorbUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial20100%25
1ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
4Acid10% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Def by 1.PoisonSpecial40100%30
8CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10
12Mega DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial40100%15
16Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpecial50100%20
20YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10
24Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.PoisonStatus——20
28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
32Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10
36Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
40RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
44Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpecial90100%10
48Final GambitDoes damage equal to the user's HP. User faints.FightingSpecial—100%5

TM / HM / TR 23

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpecial50100%15
TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM28Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpecial75100%10
TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TM33Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TM53Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpecial5595%15
TM61Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10
TM74VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpecial65100%10
TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpecial60100%15
TR01Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhysical85100%15
TR18Leech LifeUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.BugPhysical80100%10
TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TR22Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpecial90100%10
TR23SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20
TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TR29Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TR30EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TR54Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers.PoisonStatus——20
TR61Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpecial90100%10
TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpecial90100%10

Egg moves 4

EggDouble-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhysical120100%15
EggFeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.NormalPhysical30100%10
EggGuard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
EggMind ReaderUser's next move will not miss the target.NormalStatus——5

Tutor 1

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhysical7090%10

Biology

Shelmet is hunted by Karrablast. It closes its shell to protect itself from attacks. It also produces and spits out a poisonous liquid.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

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Pokédex entries

Category
Snail Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
Shape
Original Unova#122Updated Unova#157Mountain Kalos#024Galar#275Isle of Armor#064Crown Tundra#097

  1. It has a strange physiology that responds to electricity. When together with Karrablast, Shelmet evolves for some reason.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  4. It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  5. When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.

    Black

Names around the world

English
Shelmet
Japanese
チョボマキ
Japanese (romaji)
Chobomaki
Korean
쪼마리
Chinese (Traditional)
小嘴蝸
Chinese (Simplified)
小嘴蜗
French
Escargaume
German
Schnuthelm
Spanish
Shelmet
Italian
Shelmet

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

Catch rate
200 ≈26.1% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 2 areas
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Soothing WetlandsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Shield 12 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–60
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword 11 areas
  • Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Bridge Field (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
  • Motostoke RiverbankWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Y 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
  • Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47
X 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 30
  • Road 19Walking in purple flowers, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 47
White 2 5 areas
  • Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
  • Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–26
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57
Black 2 5 areas
  • Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
  • Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–43
  • Road 6Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–29
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
White 3 areas
  • Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
Black 3 areas
  • Icirrus CityWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Moor of IcirrusWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33
  • Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–33

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.