Shellos (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Shellos (disambiguation).

Shellos Sea Slug Pokémon カラナクシ Karanakushi #422 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Sticky Hold or Storm Drain Cacophony Cacophony Sand Force Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 190 (35.2%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Amorphous Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Shellos 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 13.9 lbs. 6.3 kg Shellos 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 73 Gen. IV Unknown IV 65 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Shellos 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shellos (Japanese: カラナクシ Karanakushi) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves into Gastrodon starting at level 30.

Shellos have two different appearances: West Sea (pink and white) and East Sea (blue and green), found on the respective sides of Sinnoh's mountain range.

Biology

Shellos is a slug-like Pokémon whose appearance changes drastically depending on where it is found. However, both forms have a shell-like back and an amorphous lower body. Both forms also have yellow lining around their eyes, mouth, and back.

In the West Sea form, the underside is white and its shell is pink. The shell has several small spike-like protrusions on it. On its head is a ring of pink fleshy knobs resembling flower petals that spike up.

In the East Sea form, the underside is green and its shell is blue. The shell has two flap-like protrusions. These flaps are lined in yellow. On its head are two white-tipped knobs resembling horns that extend away from its face.

The Nurse Joy featured in Gateway to Ruin! revealed Mt. Coronet's formation led to the allopatric speciation event, with the original population of Shellos being separated into two. As a result, Shellos' color and other physical differences began to vary due to environmental differences and population isolation over time. The two forms are still able to interbreed; the child takes the mother's form or the father's if bred with a Ditto. If it is pushed or squeezed, a mysterious purple fluid will ooze out of its body. In the anime, West Sea Shellos can extend their necks to incredible lengths. It is unknown if the East Sea form can do this as well. Shellos live along the sea shore.

In the anime

East Sea Shellos in the anime

West Sea Shellos in the anime

Major appearances

Zoey's Shellos

West Sea Shellos debuted in A Stand-Up Sit-Down!, under the ownership of Zoey, where it partnered with her Glameow to show Dawn and her Pokémon a Double Performance. Since then, it became one of Zoey's most reliable Pokémon in her journey to win the title of Top Coordinator. In Last Call — First Round!, it was shown to have evolved into a Gastrodon.

Other

Multiple Shellos of both kinds appeared in Gateway to Ruin!, which also served as the main series debut for East Sea Shellos.

Minor appearances

East Sea Shellos debuted in a cameo in The Rise of Darkrai.

Two East Sea Shellos appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.

Three Shellos, two of them West Sea and the third East Sea, appeared in Deceiving Appearances!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at Aether Paradise.

An East Sea Shellos appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP041 Shellos Dawn's Pokédex Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. Shellos's shape and color varies depending on where it lives. Two different varieties have been confirmed in the Sinnoh region. DP136 Shellos Dawn's Pokédex Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon. A mysterious purple fluid oozes out of its soft body when Shellos is strongly squeezed. Two kinds of Shellos, pink and blue, have been confirmed.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

East Sea Shellos in Pokémon Adventures

West Sea Shellos in Pokémon Adventures

East Sea Shellos debuted in Bombastic Bibarel & Heroic Hippopotas, under the ownership of a male Ace Trainer seen at the Seven Stars Restaurant.

Shellos's most notable appearance is that of a companion of Mr. Fuego's. He typically keeps his East Sea Shellos on his shoulder, continuing to do so even after he accidentally imprisoned himself to avoid Team Galactic. It first appeared in Maddening Magby.

West Sea Shellos debuted in Movie Panic, where it was at the Pokéstar Studios, presumably under the ownership of one of the visiting Trainers from the Aspertia Trainers' School.

In the TCG

Main article: Shellos (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #060 Johto #— Diamond Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed. Pearl It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat. Platinum Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. HeartGold Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. White Black 2 Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. Y Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat. Omega Ruby Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out. Alpha Sapphire Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.

East Sea

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation VII Alola SM: #260 Alola USUM: #341 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun Shellos lives in the sea and feasts on plankton. The lovelier the ocean where Shellos resides, the more vibrant its color becomes. Moon 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. Ultra Sun When it senses danger, it gushes a purple liquid. Some theories suggest this liquid is a greasy sweat induced by stress. Ultra Moon Scientists interested in its great regenerative capabilities are currently analyzing the materials from which its cells are made.
Generation VIII Galar #230 Sword There's speculation that its appearance is determined by what it eats, but the truth remains elusive. Shield Its appearance changes depending on the environment. One theory suggests that living in cold seas causes Shellos to take on this form.

West Sea

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation VII Alola SM: #260 Alola USUM: #341 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun 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. Moon Purple mucus sticks to the hands of anyone who touches it. Take care, as the substance is troublesome to wash off. Ultra Sun While they normally live in the sea, they can function on land, too, until their skin dries out. Ultra Moon When it senses danger, a purple liquid oozes out of it. The liquid is thought to be something like greasy sweat.
Generation VIII Galar #230 Sword This Pokémon's habitat shapes its physique. According to some theories, life in warm ocean waters causes this variation to develop. Shield Subjecting this Pokémon to a strong force causes it to secrete a strange purple fluid. Though harmless, the fluid is awfully sticky.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 205, 218, and 221, Fuego Ironworks, Valley Windworks (tall grass; West Sea) Route 205 (Surfing; West Sea) Routes 213 and 224 (tall grass; East Sea) Platinum Routes 205 and 218, Valley Windworks (tall grass; West Sea) Routes 205 and 218, Canalave City, Valley Windworks, Fuego Ironworks (Surfing; West Sea) Routes 212 and 213 (tall grass; East Sea) Routes 212 and 213, Pastoria City (Surfing; East Sea) HeartGold SoulSilver Transfer from Pokéwalker (West Sea) Trade (East Sea) Pokéwalker Stormy Beach (West Sea)
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (if the player is male; West Sea) Trade with Yancy in Nimbasa City (if the player is female; East Sea) Dream World Sparkling Sea (East and West Sea)
Generation VI X Y Breed Gastrodon (West Sea) Trade (East Sea) Omega Ruby Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; West Sea) Alpha Sapphire Routes 103 and 110 (hidden Pokémon*; East Sea)
Generation VII Sun Moon Breed Gastrodon (East Sea) Trade (West Sea) Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Breed Gastrodon (East Sea) Trade Granbull in Seafolk Village (West Sea) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword 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 (East Sea) (Max Raid Battle)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F) East Sea: Miracle Sea (B1F-B5F) MD Sky West Sea: Drenched Bluff (B1F-B6F) East Sea: Miracle Sea (B1F-B5F) Ranger: SoA Nabiki Beach, Marine Cave Ranch Hayley's trades Rumble Bright Beach Ranger: GS Curl Bay
Generation V Rumble Blast Desert: Rugged Flats (West) Beach: Sunny Seashore (East) Rumble U Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within (both forms)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 1 Safari Jungle: Stage 2Sa Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 385 (West Sea) Prasino Woods: Stage 554 (East Sea) Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas), Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas)

Held Items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ranch		Rindo Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 76		136 - 183	262 - 356
Attack: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Defense: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Atk: 57		55 - 119	107 - 234
Sp. Def: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Speed: 34		35 - 94	65 - 183
Total: 325	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/3 ★☆☆	Power 1/4 ★☆☆☆
Skill 1/3 ★☆☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 8/17 ★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon has Storm Drain, the effectiveness of  Water-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 055 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 1010 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 1515 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 2020 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2525 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 3131 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 3535 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4040 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00——% 5 4545 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shellos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM35 TM35 Hail Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM36 TM36 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM53 TM53 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM55 TM55 Brine Water Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR03 TR03 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR06 TR06 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shellos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Acid Armor Poison Status — —% 20 Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 Mirror Coat Psychic Special — 100% 20 Mist Ice Status — —% 30 Sludge Poison Special 65 100% 20 Spit Up Normal Special — 100% 10 Stockpile Normal Status — —% 20 Swallow Normal Status — —% 10 Yawn Normal Status — —% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shellos in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Shellos in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shellos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shellos Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shellos Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

West Sea

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Water Poké Assist: Water Field move: (Soak ×1) Browser entry R-037 It spits orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Soak ×2) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-086 It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #528 Cloud Clear Clears away one black-cloud disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 183 Base Attack: 103 Base Defense: 105 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Hidden Power Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Mud Bomb, Body Slam

East Sea

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 6.4% IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #528 Cross Attack Increases damage when making a + shaped match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 183 Base Attack: 103 Base Defense: 105 Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Mud-Slap, Hidden Power Charged Attacks: Water Pulse, Mud Bomb, Body Slam

Evolution

West Sea

West Sea Unevolved Shellos  Water

Level 30 →

West Sea First Evolution Gastrodon  Water  Ground

East Sea

East Sea Unevolved Shellos  Water

Level 30 →

East Sea First Evolution Gastrodon  Water  Ground

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Shellos images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Shellos's early back sprite

• According to an interview in Nintendo Power with Ken Sugimori, Shellos and Gastrodon were originally intended for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but were not implemented due to time constraints.
• Both Shellos and Gastrodon have early back sprites that can be found in the game data for Pokémon Diamond and Pearl; however, there are no front sprites for these forms.
• In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, no in-game Trainer uses East Sea Shellos in battle, even on the east side of Mt. Coronet.
• Shellos's English Pokédex entry for Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver has the fewest words of any Pokédex entry in the core series games, with nine.
  • The same is true for Kyurem in Pokémon White.
• Prior to Generation VI, Shellos's shape was .
• Shellos is the only Pokémon with Sand Force that benefits from its Sandstorm immunity, since the other Pokémon are naturally immune to its damage due to their typing.

Origin

Shellos is based on a sea slug, more specifically the Chromodoris lochi.

Name origin

Shellos may be a combination of shell and loss or lost (referring to its lack of a shell), or the German suffix -los (-less).

Karanakushi is a combination of 殻 kara (shell) and 無くした nakushita (to have lost) or 無し nashi (without).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カラナクシ Karanakushi From 殻 kara (shell) and 無くした nakushita (to have lost) or 無し nashi (without) French Sancoki From sans coquille Spanish Shellos Same as English name German Schalellos From schalenlos Italian Shellos Same as English name Korean 깝질무 Kapjilmu From 껍질 kkapjil and 무 (無) mu. Literally "Without shell". Mandarin Chinese 無殼海牛 Wú Ké Hǎi Niú Literally "No shell manatee". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

West Sea Language Title Japanese にしのうみ West Sea Chinese Cantonese 西海 Sāihói Mandarin 西海 Xīhǎi French Mer Occident German Westliches Meer Italian Mare Ovest Korean 서쪽바다 West Sea Brazilian Portuguese Mar Oeste Spanish Mar Oeste

East Sea Language Title Japanese ひがしのうみ East Sea Chinese Cantonese 東海 Dūnghói Mandarin 東海 Dōnghǎi French Mer Orient German Östliches Meer Italian Mare Est Korean 동쪽바다 East Sea Brazilian Portuguese Mar Leste Spanish Mar Este

Related articles

• Zoey's Shellos
• List of Pokémon with form differences

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