# Shellos - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Shellos builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Shellos Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Shellos)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Shellos
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Shellos.

## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 99.168%
- **Ice Beam**: 75.438%
- **Earth Power**: 74.033%
- **Stealth Rock**: 72.358%
- **Amnesia**: 22.650%
- **Curse**: 22.649%
- **Liquidation**: 21.626%
- **Other**: 12.078%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 99.975%
- **Storm Drain**: 0.025%
- **Sand Force**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.999%
- **Other**: 0.001%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 86.059%
- **Vullaby**: 80.530%
- **Foongus**: 62.355%
- **Sandshrew-Alola**: 50.235%
- **Diglett-Alola**: 45.186%
- **Stunky**: 24.075%

## FAQ for Shellos in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Shellos?
The most common moves for Shellos are Recover, Ice Beam, Earth Power, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Shellos?
Shellos is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Vullaby, Foongus, Sandshrew-Alola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Shellos?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Shellos?
The top build for Shellos features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `68/0/212/0/180/4`. This configuration accounts for 35.692% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Shellos?
Shellos is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (99.975%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.999%).

### What is the most common role for Shellos?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Shellos often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Shellos?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 76 |
| Attack | 48 |
| Defense | 48 |
| Sp. Atk | 57 |
| Sp. Def | 62 |
| Speed | 34 |
| **BST** | **325** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Shellos on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Shellos) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Shellos
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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