Here we go with Gen V analysis #5 :D
http://veekun.com/dex/pokemon/shellder
Status: Done
Overview:
-With Skill Link and moves like Icicle Spear and Rock Blast, Shellder becomes very threatening
-Shell Blade gives Shellder a good physical STAB
-Shell Break is Shellder’s best new option, cutting its defenses while doubling its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed
-Shellder is vulnerable to faster Scarfers on both sets- it can attempt to circumvent this by using Ice Shard
[SET]
name: Shell Break
move 1: Shell Break
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Icicle Spear / Ice Shard
move 4: Hydro Pump / Shell Blade
item: Life Orb / Berry Juice
nature: Naive / Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
Set Comments:
-Extremely difficult to wall after a Shell Break
-Reaches 32 Attack, 22 Special Attack, and 28 Speed after a Shell Break
-Rock Blast is the equivalent of a 125 base power Rock attack, and does massive damage to anything that doesn’t resist it
-Icicle Spear is the equivalent of a 125 base power Ice attack and goes well with Rock Blast
-Hydro Pump gets STAB, and hits Steel types that resist the first two attacks hard
Additional Comments:
-Life Orb gives Shellder a huge boost to its offenses
-Berry Juice gives Shellder an easier set-up
-Ice Shard gives Shellder a priority move to hit Scarf Diglett and generally revenge kill if needed
-Shell Blade is a physical STAB alternative.
-EVs give max Attack and Speed
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Blast
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Shell Blade
move 4: Explosion / Ice Shard
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe
Set Comments:
-Not as powerful as other Scarfers
-Reaches 16 Attack and 21 Speed
-Rock Blast can revenge many Pokemon such as Scyther, Yanma, and Sneasel
-Icicle Spear is a strong move and hits Pokemon like Tangela
-Shell Blade hits the Pokemon that resist Rock Blast and Icicle Spear like Aron
-Explosion lets Shellder go out with a bang, OHKOing most Pokemon in Little Cup
Additional Comments:
-Ice Shard can be used to revenge boosted Scyther, Gligar, and faster Scarfers
-EVs give max Attack and Speed
-Jolly is used over Adamant as 21 Speed is necessary
Team Options:
-Entry hazard support is helpful to assist Shellder in its sweep
-Magnemite is a good partner for Shellder to remove Steel-types that hinder it
-Wynaut helps Shellder set up
-Bronzor and Abra can provide Screens to make Shellder bulkier
Optional Changes:
-Surf can be used over Hydro Pump
-A special set could possibly be used with access to Hydro Pump and Ice Beam
-Shellder could potentially use Payback to hit Ghosts hard on the switch-in
-Rapid Spin could be used to help its teammates
Counters:
-Bronzor walls Shellder
-Priority users, especially special priority users, can prey on Shellder’s weak Special Defense (especially after Shell Break)
-Faster Scarfers such as Scarf Elekid can hit Shellder super effectively but have trouble switching in
Dream World:
-Dustproof will only protect Shellder from Sandstorm and Hail damage- unless you are using some weird special set with Blizzard, Skill Link is universally better
http://veekun.com/dex/pokemon/shellder
Status: Done
Overview:
-With Skill Link and moves like Icicle Spear and Rock Blast, Shellder becomes very threatening
-Shell Blade gives Shellder a good physical STAB
-Shell Break is Shellder’s best new option, cutting its defenses while doubling its Attack, Special Attack, and Speed
-Shellder is vulnerable to faster Scarfers on both sets- it can attempt to circumvent this by using Ice Shard
[SET]
name: Shell Break
move 1: Shell Break
move 2: Rock Blast
move 3: Icicle Spear / Ice Shard
move 4: Hydro Pump / Shell Blade
item: Life Orb / Berry Juice
nature: Naive / Jolly
evs: 236 Atk / 36 Def / 196 Spe
Set Comments:
-Extremely difficult to wall after a Shell Break
-Reaches 32 Attack, 22 Special Attack, and 28 Speed after a Shell Break
-Rock Blast is the equivalent of a 125 base power Rock attack, and does massive damage to anything that doesn’t resist it
-Icicle Spear is the equivalent of a 125 base power Ice attack and goes well with Rock Blast
-Hydro Pump gets STAB, and hits Steel types that resist the first two attacks hard
Additional Comments:
-Life Orb gives Shellder a huge boost to its offenses
-Berry Juice gives Shellder an easier set-up
-Ice Shard gives Shellder a priority move to hit Scarf Diglett and generally revenge kill if needed
-Shell Blade is a physical STAB alternative.
-EVs give max Attack and Speed
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Rock Blast
move 2: Icicle Spear
move 3: Shell Blade
move 4: Explosion / Ice Shard
item: Choice Scarf
nature: Jolly
evs: 36 HP / 236 Atk / 196 Spe
Set Comments:
-Not as powerful as other Scarfers
-Reaches 16 Attack and 21 Speed
-Rock Blast can revenge many Pokemon such as Scyther, Yanma, and Sneasel
-Icicle Spear is a strong move and hits Pokemon like Tangela
-Shell Blade hits the Pokemon that resist Rock Blast and Icicle Spear like Aron
-Explosion lets Shellder go out with a bang, OHKOing most Pokemon in Little Cup
Additional Comments:
-Ice Shard can be used to revenge boosted Scyther, Gligar, and faster Scarfers
-EVs give max Attack and Speed
-Jolly is used over Adamant as 21 Speed is necessary
Team Options:
-Entry hazard support is helpful to assist Shellder in its sweep
-Magnemite is a good partner for Shellder to remove Steel-types that hinder it
-Wynaut helps Shellder set up
-Bronzor and Abra can provide Screens to make Shellder bulkier
Optional Changes:
-Surf can be used over Hydro Pump
-A special set could possibly be used with access to Hydro Pump and Ice Beam
-Shellder could potentially use Payback to hit Ghosts hard on the switch-in
-Rapid Spin could be used to help its teammates
Counters:
-Bronzor walls Shellder
-Priority users, especially special priority users, can prey on Shellder’s weak Special Defense (especially after Shell Break)
-Faster Scarfers such as Scarf Elekid can hit Shellder super effectively but have trouble switching in
Dream World:
-Dustproof will only protect Shellder from Sandstorm and Hail damage- unless you are using some weird special set with Blizzard, Skill Link is universally better
