Shell Armor
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Type breakdown
Highest base stat totals
Goodra (Hisuian Form)600
Lapras535
Samurott528
Cloyster525
Torterra525
Pokémon that run this ability
Champions VGC reg.MB2026-07
Torkoal
Mega Scolipede
Goodra (Hisuian Form)Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions VGC reg.MB (2026-07).
Champions BSS reg.MB2026-07
Mega SlowbroPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions BSS reg.MB (2026-07).
OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (2026-07).
Doubles OU2026-07
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-07).
VGC 2026 reg.I2026-06
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in VGC 2026 reg.I (2026-06).
Pokémon with this ability17 Pokémon · 7 of them as a Hidden Ability
FAQ
What does Shell Armor do?
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Which Pokémon have Shell Armor?
17 Pokémon have it, e.g. Shellder, Cloyster, Lapras, Torkoal, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Turtwig, Grotle.
Which types of Pokémon have Shell Armor?
The most common are Water (10) / Grass (3) / Dragon (2). The full breakdown of all 17 Pokémon is listed on this page.
Which Pokémon with Shell Armor has the highest base stat total?
In order: Goodra (Hisuian Form) (600), Lapras (535), Samurott (528), Cloyster (525), Torterra (525).
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