Pokémon GO PvP guide
Shellder Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It currently has no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach.
Type
Water
Max CP
1,221
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.Is Shellder Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
There is currently no ranking data for Shellder in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach, so its PvP role cannot be assessed from live data right now.
Shellder can evolve into Cloyster, which is a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #582.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Shellder in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Shellder Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Shellder's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Shellder Stats in Pokémon GO
Shellder Evolution
A Shadow form of Shellder also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Shellder in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Water typing · Great League #4
Shares Water typing · Great League #11
Shares Water typing · Great League #12
Shares Water typing · Great League #17
Shares Water typing · Ultra League #17
Shares Water typing · Great League #27
More PoGoCoach tools
Shellder Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is Shellder weak to in Pokémon GO?
Shellder is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).