Shelmet

The Snail Pokémon
#616 - Shelmet
Evolve	Accelgor
Debut	Pokémon: Black Version Pokémon: White Version
Species Info
Type	+
Height	0.4 m (1'04")
Weight	7.7 kg (17 lbs.)
Color	Red
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Hydration / Shell Armor
Hidden Ability	Overcoat
Egg Group	Bug
Icon		Sprite
File:I616.gif		File:616sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	50	Speed	25
Attack	40	Sp. Attack	40
Defense	85	Sp. Defense	65
Training Info
Catch Rate	200	Hatch Steps	3,840
Base Exp.	061	Effort Points	Def
Happiness	70
To Lv.100	Normal

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Shelmet is a shelled insect Pokémon that was introduced in the fifth generation games. Its evolved form is Accelgor, and it shares a mysterious connection with Karrablast.

Information

Shelmet has a thick shell and protects itself when attacked by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit out a sticky, poisonous liquid as well. Shelmet also shares a mysterious connection with Karrablast, and for that reason Karrablast are constantly pursuing Shelmet. Shelmet and Karrablast both evolve when exposed to a mysterious electrical energy within the same area. This causes Shelmet to lose its shell and evolve into Accelgor while at the same time Karrablast gains the shell to evolve into Escavalier. In-game, both of these evolutions are triggered by trading a Shelmet for a Karrablast (with the electric energy presumably being part of the trade).

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Black and White Versions, Shelmet could be found somewhat commonly in the marshy areas of Route 8, Irricus City and the Moor of Irricus in all seasons save for winter.

Trivia

• Its name is a simple combination of "shell" and "helmet", which both emphasize its defensive shell.