Shelgon (#0372) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk9590–161175–317

Def10094–167184–328

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD5049–11294–218

Spe5049–11294–218

Total420Higher than 44% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Shelgon outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dragon2×Fairy2×Ice2×

Resists

Electric½×Fire½×Grass½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelPsychicDark

Abilities

Rock Head
Protects against recoil damage.
OvercoatHidden ability
Protects against damage from weather.

Competitive

SV SinglesNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0371BagonDragon
1. Level 30#0372ShelgonDragon
  1. Level 50#0373SalamenceDragonFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

EvoProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

1Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

15HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15

20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

25CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

33Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

39Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

46Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

53FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

60OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

67Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM08Fire FangHas a 10% chance to burn the target and a chance to make the target flinch.FirePhys6595%15

TM09Thunder FangHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15

Pokédex entries

Category: Endurance Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#188Coastal Kalos#015New Hoenn#197Original Alola#118Original Melemele#118Updated Alola#148Updated Melemele#148Crown Tundra#114Paldea#277Lumiose#221

Shelgon ignores its hunger entirely, never eating any food. Apparently, Shelgon will evolve once all its energy stores are used up.
Shield
This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.
Sword
Shelgon lives deep within caves. It stays shut up in its hard shell, dreaming of the day it will be able to fly.
Ultra Moon
The cells within its body are changing at a bewildering pace. Its hard shell is made from the same substance as bone.
Ultra Sun
They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don’t die is not known.
Moon
The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
Sun
It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
Emerald
Covering SHELGON’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Inside SHELGON’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: コモルー
Japanese (romaji): Komoruu
Korean: 쉘곤
Chinese (Traditional): 甲殼龍
Chinese (Simplified): 甲壳龙
French: Drackhaus
German: Draschel
Spanish: Shelgon
Italian: Shelgon

Sprites

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Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 147
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Dragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Path to the Peak (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point Pass (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18

Ultra Sun 1 area

Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18

Moon 1 area

Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18

Sun 1 area

Kala’e BaySOS Battle · Lv 15–18

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Dragon)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone WetlandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46