Type matchups
Damage Shelgon takes from each attacking type.
As a Dragon type, Shelgon has 3 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 420
Shelgon has a base stat total of 420, higher than 39% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (100). With Attack (95) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 65 HP, 100 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Shelgon can have the abilities Rock Head and Overcoat.
How to beat Shelgon
Shelgon takes 2× damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Shelgon's Dragon moves. Xerneas hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Shelgon's Dragon moves. Zacian hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Shelgon's Dragon moves.
Evolution
Shelgon is the middle stage of its line (Bagon → Shelgon → Salamence): it evolves from Bagon and into Salamence.
Best counters to Shelgon
Other Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Shelgon weak to?
As a Dragon type, Shelgon takes super-effective damage from Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Shelgon resistant to?
Shelgon resists Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Shelgon?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Xerneas and Zacian, which hit Shelgon with super-effective attacks.