water type

Shellos

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#0422 · Gen 4 · BST 325

Water
Legal M-A
Usage rate
0.0%
Estimated win rate46.5%

Base stats

HP76
Atk48
Def48
SpA57
SpD62
Spe34

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP151
Atk68
Def68
SpA77
SpD82
Spe54

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP151
Atk68
Def68
SpA77
SpD82
Spe54

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 151 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)6868778254
Lonely74 ▲61 ▼778254
Brave74 ▲68778248 ▼
Adamant74 ▲6869 ▼8254
Naughty74 ▲687773 ▼54
Bold61 ▼74 ▲778254
Docile(neutral)6868778254
Relaxed6874 ▲778248 ▼
Impish6874 ▲69 ▼8254
Lax6874 ▲7773 ▼54
Timid61 ▼68778259 ▲
Hasty6861 ▼778259 ▲
Serious(neutral)6868778254
Jolly686869 ▼8259 ▲
Naive68687773 ▼59 ▲
Modest61 ▼6884 ▲8254
Mild6861 ▼84 ▲8254
Quiet686884 ▲8248 ▼
Bashful(neutral)6868778254
Rash686884 ▲73 ▼54
Calm61 ▼687790 ▲54
Gentle6861 ▼7790 ▲54
Sassy68687790 ▲48 ▼
Careful686869 ▼90 ▲54
Quirky(neutral)6868778254

Role · Legality

Trick Room

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Shellos is a Water-type Pokémon that tends to fit a trick room role in VGC, commonly paired with Eternatus Eternamax and checked by Miraidon Low Power Mode. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Water-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs
  • + Pairs well with Eternatus Eternamax

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent
  • − Watch out for Miraidon Low Power Mode

How to use this data

Use this page to understand Shellos's role in the current VGC metagame. Check the base stats and Level 50 benchmarks to plan your EV spreads. Review common moves, items, abilities and Tera types to see what the community uses most. The partners section shows which Pokémon pair well with Shellos, while counters and checks highlight what to watch out for in team preview.

Team building guide →Damage calculator →Matchup analysis →

Last updated: July 2026 (Regulation Set M-A). Data is based on available competitive trends and editorial review.

Common builds & options

Moves

  • water type
    Special

    Spread Water move hitting all adjacent Pokémon.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • water type
    Special

    High-power Water STAB.

    Pow
    110
    Acc
    80%
    PP
    5
  • ice type
    Special

    Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ghost type
    Special

    Special Ghost STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • normal type
    StatusPriority +4

    Blocks most attacks for a turn; core VGC tech.

    Pow
    —
    Acc
    —
    PP
    10

Abilities

Sticky HoldStorm DrainSand Force

Items

Sitrus BerryFocus Sash

Tera Types

Water

Suggested usage notes

Shellos performs best when its role is clearly defined in team preview. As a Trick Room Pokémon, focus on positioning it where it can execute its job without being forced into unfavorable exchanges.

When teambuilding, pair Shelloswith Pokémon that cover its type weaknesses (see counters section below) and provide the speed control or redirection it needs to function. Review the common moves and items section for established sets, then adjust based on your team's specific needs.

How to read matchups →Team builder →

Partners · Counters · Checks

Partners

Counters

Checks

Frequently asked questions

＋Is Shellos good in ChampionsVGC?

Shellos can fit a trick room role, commonly alongside Eternatus Eternamax and kept in check by Miraidon Low Power Mode. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Shellos?

Shellos is Water-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.