Shell Smash is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 5.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
|---|---|
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield · Legends: Arceus | The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
| Scarlet / Violet | The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (1)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)