Type Matchups
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Shellder by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Shellder excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 305.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Shellder fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Shellder weak to?
Shellder is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Shellder?
The best teammates for Shellder are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Shellder's key weaknesses.
Is Shellder good for competitive?
Shellder can work on a team with proper support. Shellder excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 305.
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Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Shellder's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Shellder's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Shellder's weaknesses
Oddish covers Shellder's weaknesses
Gloom covers Shellder's weaknesses
Shellder is available in Scarlet Violet
Shellder is available in Sword Shield
Shellder is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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