Shellos

Shellos
Cherrim
422
Gastrodon
Ability	Sticky Hold Storm Drain Sand Force(Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (2006)
Creator	Game Freak

Shellos<sup>(JPJapanese: カラナクシ

Romaji: Karanakushi)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name introduced in the fourth generation. It is a Water type Pokémon that has two forms, an east form and a west form based on location. This Pokémon evolves into Gastrodon starting at level 30.

In-game information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Pokémon Pearl	It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
Pokémon Platinum	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokémon HeartGold	Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Pokémon White	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Pokémon Black 2	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Pokémon White 2	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Pokémon Y	Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.a
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	West Sea - 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. East Sea - Shellos lives in the sea and feasts on plankton. The lovelier the ocean where Shellos resides, the more vibrant its color becomes.
Pokémon Moon	West Sea - Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off. East Sea - The difference in color from one Shellos to another seems to be a result of their diet. No large changes can be seen in their capabilities.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	When it senses danger, it gushes a purple liquid. Some theories suggest this liquid is a greasy sweat induced by stress.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	This Pokémon's habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop.
Pokémon Shield	Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Its colors and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape changed to suit its habitat.
Pokémon 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!
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It used to have a shell on its back long ago. This species is closely related to Pokémon like Shellder.
Pokémon Violet	A recently published research paper states that this form of Shellos is gradually decreasing in number.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	West Sea:Routes 205 , 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass) Route 205 (Surfing) East Sea':Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass)
Pokémon Pearl	West Sea:Routes 205 , 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass) Route 205 (Surfing) East Sea':Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass)
Pokémon Platinum	West Sea: Routes 205 and 218, Valley Windworks (tall grass) Routes 205 and 218, Canalave City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Surfing) East Sea': Routes 212 and 213 (tall grass) Routes 212 and 213 , Pastoria City (Surfing)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Breed Gastrodon (West Sea)
Pokémon Y	Breed Gastrodon (West Sea)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; West Sea)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; East Sea)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Breed Gastrodon (East Sea)
Pokémon Moon	Breed Gastrodon (East Sea)
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Breed Gastrodon (East Sea)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Breed Gastrodon (East Sea)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Pokémon HOME (West Sea) Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2 (East Sea) Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) (East Sea)
Pokémon Shield	Pokémon HOME (West Sea) Bridge Field, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness, Galar Mine No. 2 (East Sea) Bridge Field, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) (East Sea)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Routes 205, 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass) (West Sea) Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass) (East Sea) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Routes 205, 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass) (West Sea) Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass) (East Sea) Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Obsidian Fieldlands: Ramanas Island, Sandgem Flats, massive mass outbreaks (West Sea) Cobalt Coastlands: Tranquility Cove, Seagrass Haven, massive mass outbreaks (East Sea)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Five (East Sea) East Province: Area One (East Sea) West Province: Area Two (West Sea)
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Five (East Sea) East Province: Area One (East Sea) West Province: Area Two (West Sea)

Evolution

Shellos	Reach level 30.	Gastrodon

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	76
Attack	48
Defense	48
Sp. Attack	57
Sp. Defense	62
Speed	34
Total	325

Gallery

West

Sprites and renders
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP422-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS422.png File:PKMNHGSS422-S.png
Black White	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2422.png File:PKMNBW2422-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY422.png File:PKMNXY422-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE422.png File:PKMNLGPE422-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS422-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP422.png File:PKMNBDSP422-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA422-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV422-S.png

East

Sprites and renders
Diamond Pearl	Platinum File:PKMNP422-E-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS422-E.png File:PKMNHGSS422-E-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW422-E-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2422-E.png File:PKMNBW2422-E-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY422-E.png File:PKMNXY422-E-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE422-E.png File:PKMNLGPE422-E-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS422-E-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP422-E.png File:PKMNBDSP422-E-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA422-E.png File:PKMNPLA422-E-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV422-E-S.png

Trivia

• According to an interview in Nintendo Power with Game Freak, Shellos and Gastrodon were originally intended for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
• Shellos and its evolution were accidentally released in Pokémon GO on April 29, 2019, but were removed shortly after. On May 17, 2019, they made their official debut along with various other Pokémon from the Fourth Pokémon generation.