Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

25 Pokémon7 as Hidden AbilityIntroduced in Gen 3

One of the original abilities, from Gen 3 (Ruby & Sapphire).

Found on Pokémon

Shellder

Cloyster

Krabby

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Moves cannot score critical hits against this Pokémon. This ability functions identically to Battle Armor.

Pokémon with Shell Armor (18)

As a Hidden Ability7

Pokémon that can have Shell Armor only as their Hidden Ability.

More abilities from Gen 3

Other abilities introduced alongside Shell Armor.

Ability	Pokémon	Effect
Swift Swim	44	Doubles Speed during rain.
Sturdy	42	Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Keen Eye	39	Prevents accuracy from being lowered.
Chlorophyll	37	Doubles Speed during strong sunlight.
Inner Focus	35	Prevents flinching.
Intimidate	35	Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
Levitate	32	Evades Ground moves.
Swarm	31	Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

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“Shell Armor”. Pokémonism. Retrieved [date] from pokemonism.com/abilities/shell-armor.

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