Shed Shell
Effect
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This discarded carapace enables the holder to switch out of battle without fail.
Detailed mechanics
Activation conditions and exact figures that the in-game description leaves out. Taken from the Pokémon Showdown simulator source code (MIT), newest first; periods with identical mechanics are grouped.
- Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9
The holder can switch out even when a move or Ability would prevent it.
Pokémon that hold this in battle
Champions Singles2026-09
SkarmoryPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
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Destiny KnotFAQ
What does Shed Shell do?
An item to be held by a Pokémon. This discarded carapace enables the holder to switch out of battle without fail. Exact mechanics (Pokémon Champions · Gen 4–9): The holder can switch out even when a move or Ability would prevent it.
Which Pokémon hold Shed Shell?
In Champions Singles usage for 2026-09: Skarmory 2.8%.
What is Shed Shell's Fling power?
Flinging it deals 10 base power damage.