Shelmet (Pokémon)

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Shelmet チョボマキ Chobomaki #616 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Bug Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Hydration or Shell Armor Cacophony Cacophony Overcoat Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 200 (36.6%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 16 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Shelmet 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 17.0 lbs. 7.7 kg Shelmet 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 61	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Shelmet 0 HP 0 Atk 1 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   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Shelmet (Japanese: チョボマキ Chobomaki) is a Bug-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Accelgor when traded for a Karrablast, which evolves into Escavalier simultaneously. Neither evolves if at least one holds an Everstone during the trade.

Biology

Physiology

Shelmet is a bivalve or snail-like Pokémon, with a gray shell much like that of a knight’s visor although it has a more conventionally snail-like swirl of its shell further back. Shelmet’s 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.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It closes the lid on its helmet-like shell as a defensive tactic, and can spit a poisonous sticky fluid. For some reason, Shelmet evolve when put near an electric line with Karrablast.

Habitat

It appears to prefer moist habitats like bogs and swamps.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Shelmet in the anime

Major appearances

Shelmet debuted in Enter Elesa, Electrifying Gym Leader! under the ownership of Bianca. She used it in her Gym battle with Elesa. However, it was quickly defeated by Elesa's Zebstrika. It later reappeared in Evolution Exchange Excitement!, where it was traded with Professor Juniper for her Karrablast, causing it to evolve.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry BW049 Shelmet Ash's Pokédex Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon. Shelmet can spit a sticky poisonous acid when attacking, and it can defend itself by closing its shell. BW063 Shelmet Ash's Pokédex Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon. Shelmet closes its shell to protect itself from attacks. It also produces and spits out a poisonous, sticky liquid.

In the TCG

Main article: Shelmet (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid. White It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown. Black 2 When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve. Y It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Common Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (All seasons except in Winter) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Route 8, Icirrus City, Moor of Icirrus (All seasons except in Winter), Routes 6 and 11 Dream World Pleasant Forest*
Generation VI X Y Unknown Route 14,Route 19

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Lake: Soothing Shore, World Axle - B2F

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Trade for Evolution! Shelmet	Japanese	Japan	30	October 10 to November 28, 2010
	Summer 2011 Shelmet	English	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Shelmet	French	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Shelmet	German	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Shelmet	Italian	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011
	Summer 2011 Shelmet	Spanish	Europe	50	June 11 to August 27, 2011

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Bug Gem (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 25		27 - 84	49 - 163
Total: 305	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.

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Leech Life Bug Physical 02020 100100% 15 044 Acid Poison Special 04040 100100% 30 088 Bide Normal Physical 0000— ——% 10 1313 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 1616 Struggle Bug Bug Special 03030 100100% 20 2020 Mega Drain Grass Special 04040 100100% 15 2525 Yawn Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 2828 Protect Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3232 Acid Armor Poison Status 0000— ——% 40 3737 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100100% 10 4040 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 4444 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100100% 10 4949 Recover Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 5252 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5656 Final Gambit Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM09	Venoshock	Poison	Special	06565	100}}100%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	03030	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelmet Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shelmet

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Guard Split	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Spikes	Ground	Status	—	—%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Shelmet in Generation V 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 Shelmet in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelmet Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shelmet

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Gastro Acid	Poison	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Shelmet can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Shelmet cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelmet Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shelmet

By events

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Summer 2011 Shelmet	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
A superscript level indicates that Shelmet can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelmet Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shelmet

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Pleasant Forest	Baton Pass	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
A superscript level indicates that Shelmet can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Shelmet Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Shelmet

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ● Defense ●●● Speed ●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Shelmet  Bug

Trade for Karrablast →

First Evolution Accelgor  Bug

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• 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 giant tube worm, nautilus, or snail, and plate armor. The fact that it evolves when traded with Karrablast may be a reference to jousting.

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).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese チョボマキ Chobomaki From おちょぼ口 ochoboguchi and 巻き maki French Escargaume From escargot and heaume Spanish Shelmet Same as English name German Schnuthelm From Schnute and Helm Italian Shelmet Same as English name Korean 쪼마리 Jjomari Possibly from 쪼다 jjoda, 쪽 jjok or corruption of 조개 jogae and 말이 mari Mandarin Chinese 小嘴蝸 / 小嘴蜗 Xiǎozuǐguā / Xiǎozuǐwō Literally "Small-mouthed snail" Cantonese Chinese

More languages

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