#0090 · Generation I
What Animal Is Shellder Based On?
Shellder most closely resembles clam or oyster.
Closest animal
clam or oyster
Confidence
Strong animal match
Why this comparison?
The official category is "Bivalve Pokemon", which makes clam or oyster the closest animal counterpart for quick comparison.
Official category: Bivalve Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.
More clam or oyster comparisons in Generation I
| No. | Pokemon | Closest animal | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| #0091 | Cloyster | clam or oyster | strong |