Shell Smash
Values in Pokémon Champions
Effect
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage and boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats by 2 stages.
Effects & flags
Changes by generation
Newest first. Periods with identical values are grouped; bold values changed from the previous (older) period.
| Generation | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Champions | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | 0 |
| Gen 5–9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | 0 |
Pokémon that run this move
Champions Doubles2026-09
Mega Blastoise72.4%Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Doubles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions VGC reg.MC)
Champions Singles2026-09
TorterraPercentages are the share within each Pokémon in Champions Singles (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Champions BSS reg.MC)
OU (Singles)2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in OU (Singles) (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (OU)
Doubles OU2026-09
Percentages are the share within each Pokémon in Doubles OU (2026-09).
Source: Smogon (Doubles OU)
Moves of the same type
Pokémon that learn this move12 Pokémon
#0007Squirtle
#0008Wartortle
#0009Blastoise
#0090Shellder
#0091Cloyster
#0219Magcargo
#0324Torkoal
#0387Turtwig
#0774Minior
#0833Chewtle
#0854Sinistea
#0855PolteageistNarrow these down further in Advanced Search (types, base stats and more) →
FAQ
What type is Shell Smash?
Shell Smash is a Normal-type Status move.
What does Shell Smash do?
Lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats by 1 stage and boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats by 2 stages.
Which Pokémon can learn Shell Smash?
12 Pokémon can learn it, e.g. Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Shellder, Cloyster, Magcargo, Torkoal, Turtwig.