Shellder Weaknesses
Shellder takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Shellder matchup.
Shellder Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Shellder takes reduced damage from them.
Best Shellder Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Shellder for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Shellder
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Shellder.
Shellder Weakness Q&A
- What is Shellder weak to?
- Shellder takes extra damage from Grass (2×) and Electric (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Shellder resist?
- Shellder takes reduced damage from Steel (½×), Fire (½×), Water (½×), and Ice (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Shellder?
- Strong Grass and Electric attackers like Kartana, Zekrom, and Iron Hands beat Shellder — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.