Shell Armor (Pokémon Ability)

Effect

Protects against critical hits.

In-Depth Effect

Moves cannot score critical hits against this Pokémon. This ability functions identically to battle armor.

Pokémon with Shell Armor Stats

Pokémon with Shell Armor	Number of Pokémon
As an Ability	21
As a Hidden Ability	7
Total Pokémon	28

Game Descriptions

Ruby Sapphire	Blocks critical hits.
Emerald	Blocks critical hits.
FireRed LeafGreen	Blocks critical hits.
Diamond Pearl	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Platinum	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
HeartGold SoulSilver	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Black White	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
Black 2 White 2	The Pokémon is protected against critical hits.
X Y	Protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Sun Moon	A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Sword Shield	A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.

Pokémon with Shell Armor as an Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#90		Shellder	Water	Shell Armor Skill Link Overcoat(Hidden)	370	30	65	100	45	25	40
#91		Cloyster	WaterIce	Shell Armor Skill Link Overcoat(Hidden)	620	50	95	180	85	45	70
#98		Krabby	Water	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Sheer Force(Hidden)	430	30	105	90	25	25	50
#99		Kingler	Water	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Sheer Force(Hidden)	605	55	130	115	50	50	75
#131		Lapras	WaterIce	Water Absorb Shell Armor Hydration(Hidden)	620	130	85	80	85	95	60
#138		Omanyte	RockWater	Swift Swim Shell Armor Weak Armor(Hidden)	395	35	40	100	90	55	35
#139		Omastar	RockWater	Swift Swim Shell Armor Weak Armor(Hidden)	555	70	60	125	115	70	55
#341		Corphish	Water	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Adaptability(Hidden)	388	43	80	65	50	35	35
#342		Crawdaunt	WaterDark	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Adaptability(Hidden)	588	63	120	85	90	55	55
#366		Clamperl	Water	Shell Armor Rattled(Hidden)	409	35	64	85	74	55	32
#557		Dwebble	BugRock	Sturdy Shell Armor Weak Armor(Hidden)	390	50	65	85	35	35	55
#558		Crustle	BugRock	Sturdy Shell Armor Weak Armor(Hidden)	590	70	105	125	65	75	45
#589		Escavalier	BugSteel	Swarm Shell Armor Overcoat(Hidden)	630	70	135	105	60	105	20
#616		Shelmet	Bug	Hydration Shell Armor Overcoat(Hidden)	345	50	40	85	40	65	25
#776		Turtonator	FireDragon	Shell Armor	563	60	78	135	91	85	36
#833		Chewtle	Water	Strong Jaw Shell Armor Swift Swim(Hidden)	348	50	64	50	38	38	44
#834		Drednaw	WaterRock	Strong Jaw Shell Armor Swift Swim(Hidden)	600	90	115	90	48	68	74
#10071		Slowbro Mega	WaterPsychic	Shell Armor	665	95	75	180	130	80	30
#10203		Kingler Gmax	Water	Hyper Cutter Shell Armor Sheer Force(Hidden)	605	55	130	115	50	50	75
#10204		Lapras Gmax	WaterIce	Water Absorb Shell Armor Hydration(Hidden)	620	130	85	80	85	95	60
#10214		Drednaw Gmax	WaterRock	Strong Jaw Shell Armor Swift Swim(Hidden)	600	90	115	90	48	68	74

Pokémon with Shell Armor as a Hidden Ability

#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Base Stats
#Number	Image	Name	Type	Abilities	Total	HP	AtkAttack	DefDefense	S.AtkS.Attack	S.DefS.Defense	SpdSpeed
#324		Torkoal	Fire	White Smoke Drought Shell Armor(Hidden)	555	70	85	140	85	70	20
#387		Turtwig	Grass	Overgrow Shell Armor(Hidden)	386	55	68	64	45	55	31
#388		Grotle	Grass	Overgrow Shell Armor(Hidden)	494	75	89	85	55	65	36
#389		Torterra	GrassGround	Overgrow Shell Armor(Hidden)	634	95	109	105	75	85	56
#501		Oshawott	Water	Torrent Shell Armor(Hidden)	363	55	55	45	63	45	45
#502		Dewott	Water	Torrent Shell Armor(Hidden)	488	75	75	60	83	60	60
#503		Samurott	Water	Torrent Shell Armor(Hidden)	628	95	100	85	108	70	70

Available

Red Blue	No
Yellow	No
Ruby Sapphire	Yes
Emerald	Yes
FireRed LeafGreen	Yes
Diamond Pearl	Yes
Platinum	Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver	Yes
Black White	Yes
Black 2 White 2	Yes
X Y	Yes
Sun Moon	Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Yes
Sword Shield	Yes