Shellos East SeaRising Rivals #79 Pokémon Card

Shellos, the Sea Slug Pokémon, is a fascinating creature first introduced in Generation IV. This particular form, the East Sea Shellos, boasts a vibrant blue body with a green underside, distinguishing it from its pink West Sea counterpart. Shellos are known for their squishy bodies and the mysterious fluid they excrete when handled roughly, a defense mechanism against predators. They inhabit shallow coastal waters, often found clinging to rocks or drifting in calm currents, feeding primarily on microscopic organisms. In the Pokémon games, Shellos evolves into Gastrodon at level 30, a powerful Water/Ground type that retains its regional form. Its unique dual typing provides interesting strategic options, notably a strong resistance to Fire and Electric types, though it gains a crippling weakness to Grass. Shellos’s presence in the anime often highlights its docile nature and the environmental differences between the East and West Seas, making it a symbol of regional variation within the Pokémon world. Its simple yet charming design has endeared it to many fans, representing the diverse marine life found in the Pokémon universe.