Shelmet appears to be based on a combination of a {{wp|snail}}, possibly a {{wp|scaly-foot snail}}, whose shell's outer layer is made of iron compounds; and a {{wp|close helmet}}. It also may also be based on a {{wp|nautilus}}.
Shelmet appears to be based on a combination of a {{wp|snail}}, possibly a {{wp|scaly-foot snail}}, whose shell's outer layer is made of iron compounds; and a {{wp|close helmet}}. This could be a reference to Medieval satirical drawings of snails, which are ironically depicted as giant monsters that knights fought against. It also may also be based on a {{wp|nautilus}}.
Karrablast and Shelmet may be a reference to {{wp|coevolution}}, where the evolution of one species is influenced by changes in another species; in this case, the relationship between predator and prey.
Karrablast and Shelmet may be a reference to {{wp|coevolution}}, where the evolution of one species is influenced by changes in another species; in this case, the relationship between predator and prey.
Shelmet is a bivalve or snail-like Pokémon. Its gray shell resembles a knight's visor, with a coiling spiral of its shell further back. The shell has protrusions on the underside, which it apparently uses as legs. Its inner body is pink with a long, puckered mouth, and green markings below its eyes.
It closes the lid on its helmet-like shell as a defensive tactic, and can spit a poisonous sticky fluid. However this strategy doesn't work against its rival and natural predator Karrablast who can open Shelmet's shell. It can evolve around the time as its rival through electrical-like energy. It thrives in moist habitats like bogs and swamps.
A Shelmet liberated by Team Plasma appeared in a flashback in Pokédex Lecture.
A Shelmet was caught by Whitley in PS543. In the same chapter, it was traded to Blake for his Karrablast, subsequently evolved into Accelgor, and then traded back.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: He is one of the Students in school and the lackey of Pancham (the school bully), both Pokémon end up befriending the player and partner after they rescue them from the Ancient Barrow, he's shown to have a crush on the School Nurse, Audino.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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.
Shelmet and Karrablast are the only Pokémon that have to be traded with a specific Pokémon to evolve, having to be traded with each other.
Although Escavalier gains a secondary Steel type from its armor, Shelmet is a pure Bug-type despite wearing the same armor.
Origin
Shelmet appears to be based on a combination of a snail, possibly a scaly-foot snail, whose shell's outer layer is made of iron compounds; and a close helmet. This could be a reference to Medieval satirical drawings of snails, which are ironically depicted as giant monsters that knights fought against. It also may also be based on a nautilus.
Karrablast and Shelmet may be a reference to coevolution, where the evolution of one species is influenced by changes in another species; in this case, the relationship between predator and prey.
Name origin
Shelmet is a combination of shell and helmet.
Chobomaki may be a combination of おちょぼ口 ochoboguchi (puckered-up mouth) and 巻き maki (to coil or roll).
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Bug Gem (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Shelmet images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
