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status movePokemon Champions - Reg M-B / VGC 2026

Shell Smash - Pokemon Champions

Lowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.

Type
Normal
Category
status
Power
-
Accuracy
Always
Priority
0

Best current meta users

BarbaracleBarbaracle88%Mega BarbaracleMega Barbaracle88%BlastoiseBlastoise47%Mega BlastoiseMega Blastoise47%TorterraTorterra20%

Champions Pokemon that learn it

BlastoiseBlastoiseMega BlastoiseMega BlastoiseTorkoalTorkoalTorterraTorterraBarbaracleBarbaracleMega BarbaracleMega BarbaraclePolteageistPolteageist

Move text

Raises the user’s Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages each. Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage each.

The user breaks its shell, which lowers its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply boosts its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Mechanics notes

Shell Smash is status.

Use the linked Pokemon pages to check stats, abilities, items, and full learnsets before committing this move to a team slot.

Questions

What does Shell Smash do in Pokemon Champions?

Lowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.

Which Pokemon use Shell Smash in the current meta?

Shell Smash appears in current Reg M-B usage for Barbaracle, Mega Barbaracle, Blastoise, Mega Blastoise.

Which Pokemon learn Shell Smash in Champions?

Champions Pokemon that learn Shell Smash include Blastoise, Mega Blastoise, Torkoal, Torterra, Barbaracle, Mega Barbaracle.