Shrimpet is a Pokémon based on a shrimp. It has a light yellow and orange striped body, an orange tail with two pointed ends, four tiny black legs, two small light blue eyes with black pupils and two long, wavy black antennae.
Gender Differences
None.
Special Abilities
Shrimpet cannot properly defend itself from predators, so it must utilize the environment to protect itself. Living near underwater volcanoes have made them heat-resistant.
Behavior
Shrimpet are unable to defend themselves from predators properly, so they rely on their environment for protection. Additionally, living near underwater volcanoes have made them able to withstand heat.
Habitat
Wild Shrimpet are found by Fishing; use the Good Rod at the Fishing Contest, in the Wild Plains (Rikoto's Safari Zone), at the Victory Isle and on Routes 8, 19 and 21, and use the Old Rod in all of the same areas except Route 21.
Shiny Coloration Differences
For Shiny Shrimpet, the eyes turn pink, while the orange turns lime green.
Game data
Pokédex entries
Pokédex entry
Shrimpet cannot properly defend itself from predators, so it must utilize the environment to protect itself. Living near underwater volcanoes have made them heat-resistant.
Prior to Version 1.0.1, Shrimpet uses Masquarain's cry.
In its old design, Shrimpet was more shrimp-like in appearance, with a curled body, its antennae were much thinner, the yellow was in a brighter shade, its legs were a bit longer, and its tail was light blue and had two rounded ends.
Origin
Shrimpet is based on a shrimp.
Name Origin
Shrimpet's name comes from the words Shrimp and pet.
