Shelmet is a Bug-type Pokémon from the Unova region. It evolves into Accelgor when fed 200 candies or with no candy cost if traded.
Pokédex description[]
Snail Pokémon
It evolves when bathed in an electric-like energy along with Karrablast. The reason is still unknown.
- Shelmet's cry
Possible attacks[]
Fast attacks[]
Charged attacks[]
Evolution family[]
Shelmet is part of a two-member family.
Availability[]
- Shelmet was released along with the release of Trade Evolution on January 10th, 2020.
Shiny form of Shelmet was released at the start of Pokémon GO Fest 2022 on June 4th, 2022.
Shadow form of Shelmet was released at the start of Galarian Expedition: Taken Over on October 8th, 2024.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
![]() Wild |
714 774 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2020 Jan 10
Increased spawns in: |
![]() Eggs |
476 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Research tasks |
357 | Field Research: Catch 3 Shelmet or Karrablast; Win a five-star or higher raid; Trade a Pokémon; Complete 3 Party Challenges: February 2025 Community Day Trade a Pokémon: Bug Out 2024 Trade a Pokémon: Timeless Travels Trade a Pokémon: 2023 May Trade a Pokémon: Bug Out 2022 Trade a Pokémon: 2022 Apr Trade a Pokémon: Bug Out 2020 Special Research/Timed Research: Community Day Special Background Timed Research (2 encounters) Bug Report (5 encounters) A Mystic Hero - 2nd part: Catch 25 Pokémon A Drive to Investigate - 3rd part: Hatch an Egg |
![]() GO Snapshot |
714 | Obtainable during: February 2025 Community Day: Feb 9 |
![]() Team GO Rocket |
188 309 (weather boosted) |
![]() Since 2024 Oct 8 |
![]() GO Battle League |
476 | Obtainable starting from rank: 11 (Season 11) |