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Shelmet in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves

Find Shelmet’s X/Y locations, Bug typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.

Edition covered

Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.

01

Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats

Shelmet is Kalos Mountain #024 and National #616. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Bug.

Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.

Shelmet
Shelmet: Pokémon X and Y sprite, Kalos Mountain #024.
Shelmet Pokémon X/Y base stats
StatBase value
HP50
Attack40
Defense85
Sp. Atk40
Sp. Def65
Speed25
Total305
02

Where to find it in X and Y

Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.

Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.

Encounter methods · Version exclusives

Shelmet Pokémon X/Y encounters
LocationVersionMethodLevelCondition
Route 14X and YTall grass, caves or dungeon floors30—
Route 14X and YRough terrain30—
Route 19X and YYellow flowers47—
Route 19X and YPurple flowers47—
Route 19X and YRough terrain47—
03

Evolution family

Shelmet evolution family in X and Y
FromIntoX / Y method
ShelmetAccelgorTrade for Karrablast

Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.

All Kalos evolution methods

04

Abilities, breeding and training

Shelmet abilities
AbilitySlot
HydrationRegular ability
Shell ArmorRegular ability
OvercoatHidden Ability

Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.

Shelmet breeding and training facts
PropertyValue
Gender ratio50% female / 50% male
Egg group(s)Bug
Base hatch cycles15
Experience growthmedium
Base capture rate200 /255 (not a percentage chance)
Base friendship70
EV yieldDefense +1
Height / weight0.4 m / 7.7 kg

The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.

Breeding, EVs, IVs and Super Training

05

Level-up moves

All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.

06

Compatible TMs and HMs

Shelmet compatible machines
MachineMoveTypeCategory
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus
TM09VenoshockPoisonSpecial
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial
TM17ProtectNormalStatus
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical
TM27ReturnNormalPhysical
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus
TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical
TM44RestPsychicStatus
TM45AttractNormalStatus
TM48RoundNormalSpecial
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial
TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial
TM83InfestationBugSpecial
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus
TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus
TM100ConfideNormalStatus

TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.

All 100 TM and 5 HM locations

07

Egg moves and move tutors

Egg moves: Baton Pass, Double-Edge, Encore, Endure, Feint, Guard Split, Mind Reader, Mud-Slap, Pursuit, Spikes.

No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.

In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.

08

Related species

Return to Shelmet in the Kalos Pokédex.

FIELD NOTE

Check Shelmet’s version label and encounter method before travelling.

References

Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.