| Shell Bell | ||
|---|---|---|
| # | Location | Repeatable? |
| 1 | Shoal Cave — Give the old man NPC 4 Shoal Shells and 4 Shoal Salts | Yes |
You can obtain a Shell Bell by trading 4 Shoal Salts and 4 Shoal Shells to an old man standing near Shoal Cave’s entrance. The cave’s appearance changes based on the time of day, with Shoal Salts being found exclusively during low tide and Shoal Shells only available during high tide.
Additionally, you’ll need a Pokémon with Surf to gather the required items to exchange for the Shell Bell.
If you ever need more Shell Bells you can simply repeat this process, since this exchange can be done any number of times.
How the Shell Bell Works
When your Pokémon is holding the Shell Bell as an item in battle, it restores 1/8 of the damage inflicted on the opposing Pokémon as HP to your Pokémon.
In certain situations like during your regular playthrough, the Shell Bell can be a helpful recovery item to restore a bit of a Pokémon’s HP during battle.
However, the Shell Bell isn’t very popular in competitive battles because it’s just not good enough vs. other options.
For attackers, they would typically prefer an item that boosts their damage or Speed, such as the Life Orb or Choice Scarf.
On the other hand, defensive or support Pokémon tend to favor the consistent healing provided by Leftovers. As a result, the Shell Bell often gets overshadowed by these better options.
