Pokemon Comparison Tool

Compare up to 4 Pokemon side by side. View detailed stats, abilities, types, and more to find the perfect Pokemon for your team.

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Pokemon Overview

Shellder

Shellder

Bivalve Pokémon

Lairon

Lairon

Iron Armor Pokémon

Base Stats Comparison

Stat Shellder Lairon Mabosstiff Nihilego
HP
30
60
80
109
Attack
65
90
120
53
Defense
100
140
90
47
Sp. Atk
45
50
60
127
Sp. Def
25
50
70
131
Speed
40
40
85
103
Total
305
430
505
570

Green highlight indicates the highest value in each stat category.

Abilities

Shellder

  • 1. Shell Armor
  • 2. Skill Link
  • Overcoat (hidden ability)

Lairon

  • 1. Sturdy
  • 2. Rock Head
  • Heavy Metal (hidden ability)

Mabosstiff

  • 1. Intimidate
  • 2. Guard Dog
  • Stakeout (hidden ability)

Nihilego

  • 1. Beast Boost

Physical Characteristics

Trait Shellder Lairon Mabosstiff Nihilego
Height 0.3 m (1′00″) 0.9 m (2′11″) 1.1 m (3′07″) 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 4.0 kg (8.8 lbs) 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) 61.0 kg (134.5 lbs) 55.5 kg (122.4 lbs)
Species Bivalve Pokémon Iron Armor Pokémon Boss Pokémon Parasite Pokémon

Breeding Information

Info Shellder Lairon Mabosstiff Nihilego
Egg Groups
Water 3
Monster
Field
Undiscovered
Gender Ratio 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female 50% male, 50% female Genderless
Egg Cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 35 (8,739–8,995 steps) 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) 120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Training Information

Info Shellder Lairon Mabosstiff Nihilego
EV Yield
1 Defense
2 Defense
2 Attack
3 Sp. Def
Catch Rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal) 35 (lower than normal) 50 (normal) 0 (lower than normal)
Base Experience 61 151 177 257
Growth Rate Slow Slow Medium Slow Slow