Shelgon

Shelgon official artwork
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Shelgon

Endurance Pokémon

DRAGON

This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution.

Shelgon is No. 0372 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Dragon-type Endurance Pokémon. This Pokémon has covered its body in a hard shell that has the same composition as bone. Shelgon stores energy for evolution. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Shelgon first belongs to Generation Iii. Shelgon does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Rock Head and Overcoat, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Shelgon at a glance

Type
DRAGON
Weak to
ICEDRAGONFAIRY
Best base stat
Defense — 100
Abilities
Rock Head, Overcoat (Hidden)
Next evolution
Salamence — Level 50
Height
1.1 m
Weight
110.5 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Slow
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
35

Base stats

Hp65
Attack95
Defense100
Special Attack60
Special Defense50
Speed50
Total420

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Shelgon is hit by each type:

Weak to

ICEDRAGONFAIRY

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ELECTRIC½×GRASS½×

Based on Dragon typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 30
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver