How to Evolve Shelgon

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

Shelgon is a dragon-type Pokémon introduced in the third generation of the game. It is characterized by having a body enclosed in a circular white shell, with only its legs protruding from beneath and its eyes peering out a hole in front. Shelgon evolves from Bagon, a bipedal dragon type, and eventually turns into Salamence, its third and final form. Evolving Shelgon is simple since it follows the standard evolution requirements and doesn’t need any special conditions before it can transform.

Steps

1
Battle Pokémon types that are weak against Shelgon. As a dragon type, Shelgon is very effective against similar dragon-type Pokémon, dealing twice the normal damage as it would on other Pokémon.
- Pure dragon types like Dratini, Dragonair, and Druddigon, especially the ones with lower levels, are good prey for Shelgon.
2
Avoid Pokémon types that Shelgon would take severe damage from. Fairy- and ice-type Pokémon are the ones you should avoid fighting. These types, like Granbull and Clefairy (fairy) or Abomasnow and Regice (ice), will inflict severe to twice the normal damage to Shelgon.
- Dragon types are also vulnerable to fellow dragon types, so when facing Pokémon like Axew or another Shelgon, make sure you use the most effective attack on its Skill list to seriously damage the other dragon type, and quickly win the match.
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3
Keep gaining experience points (XP). XP are needed to level up, and Shelgon will evolve into Salamence without any special conditions once it reaches level 50. Continue battling Pokémon that Shelgon is strong against to get easy matches and to earn XP quickly.
4
Use Rare Candies to level up. Rare Candy is an in-game food item that instantly increases the level of the Pokémon that eats it. Rare Candies can be found anywhere in the game, from side quests to prizes on certain in-game events, like bug catching. This is a great way to level up your Shelgon without having to do any Pokémon battles.
- The number of Rare Candies in every game version is limited, so you may find it hard to evolve Shelgon using Rare Candies alone.

Community Q&A

Question

How can I teach Shelgon new moves?

Community Answer

You can teach most Pokemon TMs and HMs or by leveling them up and evolving.
Question

Is there a stone to evolve Shelgon into Salamence?

Jacob Lord

Community Answer

No. Shelgon only evolves via leveling up. Typically, evolution stones are used for certain species of Normal, Fire, Grass, Electric, and Water types.
Question

Where are some rare candies?

Jacob Lord

Community Answer

It would depend on which generation you are playing, and in some cases, which version. You should check resources like Serebii or Bulbapedia for more information on exact locations for a specific game.