Shellos is based on a sea slug, more specifically the Chromodoris lochi.
Shellos may be a combination of shell and loss or lost (referring to its lack of a shell).
Karanakushi is a combination of 殻 kara (shell) and 無くした nakushita (to have lost) or 無し nashi (without).
No: 422
English Name: Shellos
Japanese Name: Karanakushi
Generation: 4
Type: Water
Species: Sea Slug Pokémon
Abilities: Sticky Hold, Storm Drain, Sand Force (hidden ability)
Evolution: Shellos > Gastrodon
Shellos is a slug-like Pokémon whose appearance changes drastically depending on where it is found. However, both forms have a shell-like back and an amorphous lower body. Both forms also have yellow lining around their eyes, mouth, and back.
In the West Sea form, the underside is white and its shell is pink. The shell has several small spike-like protrusions on it. On its head is a ring of pink fleshy knobs resembling flower petals that spike up.
In the East Sea form, the underside is green and its shell is blue. The shell has two flap-like protrusions. These flaps are lined in yellow. On its head are two white-tipped knobs resembling horns that extend away from its face.
Shellos and its evolution Gastrodon are examples of allopatric speciation, though the two forms are still able to interbreed (the child takes the mother’s form or the father’s if bred with a Ditto). If it is pushed or squeezed, a mysterious purple fluid will ooze out of its body. In the anime, West Sea Shellos can extend their necks to incredible lengths. It is unknown if the East Sea form can do this as well. Shellos live along the sea shore.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: Its color and shapes differ from region to region. In the Sinnoh region, two types are confirmed.
Pokemon Pearl: It lives along bodies of water. Its body shape has changed to suit its habitat.
Pokemon Platinum: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon HeartGold: Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Pokemon Black: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon White: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon Black 2: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
pokemon White 2: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon X: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon Y: Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.
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