Competitive Information for Shelgon [Scarlet/Violet]
Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, Sandstorm damage, and Effect Spore.
This Pokemon does not take recoil damage besides Struggle/Life Orb/crash damage.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Shelgon? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Shelgon is here! This noteworthy Pokémon is Dragon-typed and ready to shine! Shelgon is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Discover Shelgon's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Temper Flare / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
- Iron Head
Shelgon makes an an incredible Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to crush rivals using heavy-hitting physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Rock Head, Shelgon does not take recoil damage besides struggle/life orb/crash damage. Temper Flare or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Temper Flare is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (power doubles if your Shelgon's last move failed).
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Shelgon? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Rock Head
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Rock Slide
- Temper Flare / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a sensational Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset attempts to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Rock Head, Shelgon does not take recoil damage besides struggle/life orb/crash damage. Temper Flare was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Temper Flare is a physical 75-base power Fire-type move (power doubles if your Shelgon's last move failed).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dragon moves are bad against Fairy.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Shelgon is: Steel or Fire
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Shelgon
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Shelgon
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Crunch / Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Zen Headbutt
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Shelgon is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Crunch
Shelgon is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Shelgon
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Shelgon
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Iron Head / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Shelgon is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical TERA-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Shelgon
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Crunch / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Shelgon's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Crunch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Shelgon
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Brick Break / Double-Edge
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Shelgon's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Shelgon
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Overcoat
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 116 Hp / 252 Atk / 140 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Shadow Claw
Shelgon is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Shelgon's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Shelgon recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Overcoat, Shelgon is immune to powder moves sandstorm damage and effect spore.
♦ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Shelgon can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Shelgon
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Shelgon's stats
- Defense Curl
- Dragon Dance
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Shelgon
- Hydro Pump
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Shelgon in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Shelgon's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
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