Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have many different Pokémon to seek out and catch. They can be found throughout the Paldea region, even in the sea. One Water-type Pokémon you’re able to catch and evolve is Shellder, which will become Cloyster. This may leave you wondering how to evolve Shellder into Cloyster in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
How to get Cloyster in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
To evolve Shellder into Cloyster in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you must find aWater Stone. Shellder does not evolve by simply leveling up, only by using aWater Stone. These can be bought at theDelibird Presents storesafter you have defeated three gyms. you may also find them by wandering Paldea’s beaches and picking up the gold glimmers. These have a small chance of being Water Stones.
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Once you have a Water Stone, place Shellder in your party and press X to open the Main Menu. Select Bag and then go to the tab represented by the candy icon—this is theOther Itemstab. Scroll down, find the Water Stone, and then press A to select it. Choose Use this Item and then select Shellder. This will evolve it into Cloyster.
Cloyster typically does not learn moves through leveling up, but you can remember moves at any time to relearn old moves. This means you do not need to wait to evolve Shellder until it has learned a good move set.
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