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Shelgon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation. It is the evolution of Bagon and evolves into Salamence.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Shelgon is a quadrupedal Pokémon that resembles a pupal stage. There are bone structures covering its body, which form a shell with two openings and three ridges on top. One opening is in front, revealing two yellow eyes, while the other opening is in the back. This bony covering repels enemy attacks, but it makes Shelgon heavy. Its gray legs are visible protruding from underneath the shell, each with a short red stripe on the inner surface.

As a result, this Pokémon moves sluggishly and is never eating or drinking. However, Shelgon does not die for reasons that remain unknown. Inside the shell, its body is busy forming for its next evolution. It stores the necessary energy need for to evolve, and when it does, its shell peels away. Shelgon can be found in caverns, where it stays still until it evolves.

Appearances[]

Main games[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

In the anime[]

In the manga[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby Inside Shelgon's armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon's shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Pokémon Sapphire Covering Shelgon's body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Pokémon Emerald It hardly eats while it awaits evolution. It becomes hardier by enduring hunger. Its shell peels off the instant it begins to evolve.
Pokémon FireRed Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Pokémon LeafGreen Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon Pearl Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon Platinum Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon HeartGold It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
Pokémon SoulSilver It surrounds its body in an iron-hard shell to accumulate enough power to evolve.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon White Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon Black 2 Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon White 2 Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Pokémon Y Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
Pokémon Omega Ruby Inside Shelgon’s armor-like shell, cells are in the midst of transformation to create an entirely new body. This Pokémon’s shell is extremely heavy, making its movements sluggish.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Covering Shelgon’s body are outgrowths much like bones. The shell is very hard and bounces off enemy attacks. When awaiting evolution, this Pokémon hides away in a cavern.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun The cells within its shell transform with explosive speed, preparing it for evolution.
Pokémon Moon They lurk deep within caves—motionless, neither eating nor drinking. Why they don't die is not known.


Game Location[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Bagon
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Bagon
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Dragon)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Dragon)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Bagon
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Bagon
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon
Kala'e Bay (SOS Battle)


Evolution[]

Bagon
Reach level 30.
Shelgon
Reach level 50.
Salamence
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 65
Attack 95
Defense 100
Sp. Attack 60
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 50
Total 420


Moveset[]

Main article: Shelgon/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Diamond Pearl
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Black White
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X Y
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Scarlet Violet
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