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Ability · Gen 3 · 29 Pokémon

Shell Armor

This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.

Shell Armor was introduced in Generation 3. 29 Pokémon and forms can have it (7 as a hidden ability).

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Best Pokémon with Shell Armor

Ranked by usage in public Pokémon Showdown battles (Champions VGC first, then National Dex OU, SV OU and Champions Singles), with how many of each Pokémon's sets actually run Shell Armor.

  1. Torkoal1. Torkoal#33 in Champions VGC · usually runs another ability
  2. Slowbro-Mega2. Mega Slowbro#119 in Champions VGC · 100% run Shell Armor
  3. Goodra-Hisui3. Hisuian Goodra#120 in Champions VGC · 68.8% run Shell Armor
  4. Torterra4. Torterra#182 in Champions VGC · 54.3% run Shell Armor
  5. Scolipede-Mega5. Mega Scolipede#221 in Champions VGC · 100% run Shell Armor
  6. Crawdaunt6. Crawdaunt#169 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
  7. Cloyster7. Cloyster#172 in National Dex OU · usually runs another ability
  8. Lapras8. Lapras#238 in National Dex OU · 2.2% run Shell Armor

Pokémon with Shell Armor

As a regular ability (22)

Slowbro-MegaMega SlowbroShellderShellderCloysterCloysterKrabbyKrabbyKinglerKinglerLaprasLaprasOmanyteOmanyteOmastarOmastarCorphishCorphishCrawdauntCrawdauntClamperlClamperlScolipede-MegaMega ScolipedeDwebbleDwebbleCrustleCrustleEscavalierEscavalierShelmetShelmetSliggoo-HisuiHisuian SliggooGoodra-HisuiHisuian GoodraTurtonatorTurtonatorChewtleChewtleDrednawDrednawKlawfKlawf

As a hidden ability (7)

TorkoalTorkoalTurtwigTurtwigGrotleGrotleTorterraTorterraOshawottOshawottDewottDewottSamurottSamurott

Shell Armor FAQ

What does Shell Armor do?

This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.

Which Pokémon have Shell Armor?

29 Pokémon and forms can have Shell Armor, 7 of them only as a hidden ability: Mega Slowbro, Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby, Kingler, Lapras, Omanyte and Omastar and more.

Is Shell Armor a hidden ability?

It depends on the Pokémon. Torkoal, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra and Oshawott have it as a hidden ability, while Mega Slowbro, Shellder, Cloyster, Krabby and Kingler can have it as a regular ability.

What are the best Pokémon with Shell Armor?

By competitive usage, the most used Pokémon that can have Shell Armor are Torkoal (#33 in Champions VGC), Mega Slowbro (#119 in Champions VGC, 100% run Shell Armor), Hisuian Goodra (#120 in Champions VGC, 68.8% run Shell Armor), Torterra (#182 in Champions VGC, 54.3% run Shell Armor) and Mega Scolipede (#221 in Champions VGC, 100% run Shell Armor).

Effect text from Pokémon Showdown (MIT); which Pokémon have it from Showdown's Pokédex, cross-checked against PokéAPI. Unofficial fan site.