Trait
Shell Withdrawal
Equipped defensive skills have -2 Energy Cost.
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NO.013
Kaka Shell(咔咔壳)
Shedding Form
Water Phase II Regional Form
It rarely retracts into its shell anymore, bravely facing danger even when threatened. Part of the shell contains air, part water—it adjusts weight through nozzles to dive and surface in water.
Dex Number
013
Category
Hard Shell Spirit
Height
0.65~0.92 M
Weight
17.5~22.5 KG
Updated
2026-04-02
Distribution
Unknown
Recommended Skill Sets
Summary
Kaka Shell is a Water-type Special attacker with high Magic Attack (96) and solid durability (117 HP/75 Physical Defense/79 Magic Defense), but slow Speed (64). Trait "Shell Withdraw" reduces defensive skill Energy cost by 2, extremely valuable when combined with multiple 0-cost or low-cost defensive skills. Skill pool includes buffs, weather, damage reduction counters, and high-power output, suitable as a Rain team core or attrition Special attacker.
Shell Withdrawal Attrition Build
Playstyle
Mid-game field presence consumption, triggers buffs and cost reduction through Defense skills, gradually lowers skill Energy Cost then sustains output
Why this set works
An offense-defense integrated build centered around the "Shell Withdraw" trait. Bubble Shield at 0 energy cost provides 80% damage reduction + Magic Attack boost, Baptism clears status and further reduces energy cost, while Water Cannon and Deluge dual output skills achieve permanent cost reduction through usage count and counter mechanisms, growing stronger over time.
Water Cannon
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill with 110 moderate Energy cost. Permanently reduces Energy cost by 1 with each use. Combined with Trait or Baptism, it can quickly lower to low Energy cost, yielding extremely high returns in prolonged combat.
Heavenly Flood
Why pick this skill
High power finisher skill (150 energy). Permanently -6 energy cost in response state. Combined with Bubble Shield/Water Ring response trigger can greatly reduce cost, forming combos.
Bubble Shield
Why pick this skill
Core defense skill. 0 energy cost benefits from trait while remaining 0 cost. 80% damage reduction and MATK +70% when countering. Combines survival and buffing. The soul skill of Kaka Shell.
Baptism
Why pick this skill
Support skill, 0 energy cost dispels self debuffs and grants -1 energy cost to all skills, forms positive cycle with Water Cannon and Heavenly Flood's reduction mechanics, while removing abnormalities to ensure output
Rain Support Build
Playstyle
Lead or mid-game entry to set Rain, Bubble Shield buff then damage, combining team support with personal combat power.
Why this set works
Rain Dance initiates weather for team service, Bubble Shield provides survival and Magic Attack boost, Water Light Impact for stable damage, Deluge as high-power cleanup. Suitable for team compositions requiring Rainy weather.
Aqua Light Impact
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill with 140 Energy cost dealing Water-type Magic damage. As the main damage source, moderate Energy cost suits regular rotation.
Heavenly Flood
Why pick this skill
High-power finishing move, Energy cost greatly reduced in Counter state. Can be used as a follow-up after Aqua Flash or to finish off low-HP targets.
Bubble Shield
Why pick this skill
0 Energy Defense skill, 80% damage reduction and gains +70% Magic Attack when countering, is the best partner for Water-type damage; enhanced Water Light Impact/Sky Flood undergo damage quality transformation
Rainfall
Why pick this skill
Weather skill, 0 energy cost to activate Rain for 8 turns, though no explicit Rain bonuses in skill pool, can cooperate with teammates or potential Water-type buffs, and 0 energy cost doesn't consume turn resources
Guerrilla Rotation Build
Playstyle
After entering, buff with Magic Enhancement, choose Water Ring for cost reduction or Bubble Phantom for survival as needed, output with Water Cannon then retreat appropriately, avoiding Grass/Electric type counters
Why this set works
Dual defense skill setup. Water Ring provides higher energy cost reduction efficiency. Bubble Illusion provides life-saving retreat option. Magic Boost for quick output activation, Hydro Cannon as main output. Suitable for guerrilla tactics requiring frequent rotation and avoiding counters.
Water Cannon
Why pick this skill
Core damage skill. Permanent cost reduction mechanic suits guerrilla tactics requiring frequent field presence.
Water Ring
Why pick this skill
Defensive skill with 60% damage reduction and -2 energy cost to all skills on counter. Lower reduction than Bubble Shield but greater cost reduction, suitable for quickly activating skills.
Bubble Phantom
Why pick this skill
Special defensive skill, 80% damage reduction and retreat from battle when responding, can be used to avoid lethal damage or unfavorable matchups, remains 0 energy cost with trait synergy
Magic Amplification
Why pick this skill
Enhancement skill, 0 energy cost for +70% Magic Attack, directly boosting output, can be quickly activated on safe turns or upon entry
Notes
- The trait "Shell Retreat" has no effect on 0-energy Defense skills (Bubble Shield, Foam Phantom, Water Ring) because energy cost cannot go below 0.
- Hydro Cannon and Deluge both have permanent energy cost reduction mechanics, suitable for long-term combat.
- Rain Dance activates Rainy Day weather to synergize with Water-type skills, but the skill pool lacks explicit Rainy Day synergy effects
- Speed 64 is somewhat slow, the -1 initiative from [Counter First Strike] may be difficult to utilize
- Baptism can dispel debuffs and reduce energy costs—an excellent support skill.
Gallery
True Body
Pet Egg
Evolution Chain
Skills
Lv. Lv.1
Defense
Energy: 1 Defense
Reduces damage taken by 70%. Counters attacks.
Lv. Lv.1
Soap Bubble
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.6
Magic Amplification
Status
Self gains +70% Magic Attack.
Lv. Lv.8
Bubble
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.12
Baptism
Energy: 1 Status
Dispels all debuffs from self and gains -1 Energy Cost for all skills.
Lv. Lv.21
Late Strike
Energy: 3 Power: 155 Physical Attack
Deals Physical DMG. Priority -1.
Lv. Lv.24
Bubble Shield
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: Magic Attack +70%.
Lv. Lv.26
Aqua Light Impact
Energy: 5 Power: 140 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Lv.32
Rainfall
Energy: 5 Status
Changes the weather to Rain for 8 turns.
Lv. Lv.34
Water Cannon
Energy: 5 Power: 110 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. After each use, this skill's Energy Cost permanently -1.
Lv. Lv.37
Bubble Phantom
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: retreat.
Lv. Lv.38
Heavenly Flood
Energy: 7 Power: 150 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. Counter status: This skill's Energy Cost permanently -6.
Lv. Lv.46
Water Ring
Energy: 2 Defense
60% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: all skill energy cost -2.
Lv. Normal Lineage
Star Crash
Energy: 2 Power: 90 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Grass Lineage
Wax Membrane
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: restore 3 energy.
Lv. Fire Bloodline
Flame Shield
Energy: 2 Defense
70% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: enemy gains 6 layers of Burn.
Lv. Water Bloodline
Water Blaster
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Light Lineage
Rainbow Impact
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Earth Lineage
Muddy Skin
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: enemy Combo Count -3.
Lv. Ice Lineage
Snow Substitute
Energy: 2 Defense
70% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: restore energy equal to 2× the energy cost of the responded skill.
Lv. Dragon Bloodline
Rising Dragon Roar
Energy: 3 Power: 200 Magic Attack
Charge up to deal magic damage to the enemy.
Lv. Electric Lineage
Focus
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: return to field at the end of your turn.
Lv. Poison Bloodline
Poison Swamp
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Physical Attack
Deals physical damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Bug Lineage
Cover
Energy: 2 Defense
70% damage reduction, emergency retreat, when responding to an attack: next entering creature gains damage reduction.
Lv. Martial Bloodline
Piercing Hand
Energy: 2 Power: 80 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Wing Lineage
Wind Wall
Energy: 2 Defense
50% damage reduction, Swift. Counter.
Lv. Cute Lineage
Charm
Energy: 1 Power: 60 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv. Nether Bloodline
Etherealize
Energy: 2 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: Magic Defense +70%.
Lv. Dark Lineage
Equivalent Exchange
Energy: 3 Defense
90% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: gain 50% Life Steal.
Lv. Mechanical Lineage
Ion Oscillation
Energy: 3 Power: 90 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. When this skill is in slot 3, Power +40, Transmission 1.
Lv. Phantom Lineage
Meditation
Energy: 3 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: enemy gains 2 layers of Starfall Mark.
Lv.
Air Wave
Power: 40 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Momentum Stack
Energy: 3 Power: 25 Magic Attack
Deals Magic DMG. 2 Combo. Each successful Counter permanently increases this skill's Combo count by 2.
Lv.
Neutralize
Energy: 2 Status
Self gains +40 All Skill Power.
Lv.
Defensive Counter
Energy: 3 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: all skill power +40.
Lv.
Hard Gate
Energy: 2 Defense
Response Attack: Interrupts the responded skill and deals 90 power physical damage.
Lv.
Spine Spike
Energy: 3 Power: 100 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage to the enemy creature.
Lv.
Enzyme Concentration Adjustment
Energy: 3 Defense
80% damage reduction, when responding to an attack: restore 20% HP.
Lv.
Demon Energy Burst
Power: 1 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. Consumes all Energy on use; higher consumption increases damage.
Lv.
Ambush
Energy: 2 Power: 70 Magic Attack
Deals Magic damage. Counter status: This skill's Power becomes 3x.
Lv.
Duplication
Status
Each turn, randomly transforms into a skill it doesn't have equipped, and that skill's energy cost -2.
Lv.
Counter
Energy: 2 Defense
Reduces damage taken by 70%. Counter Attack: Gain +70% to Attack and Magic Attack.
Lv.
Effective Prevention
Energy: 1 Defense
50% damage reduction. Counter: Next action gains Priority +1.
Lv.
Fearless Heart
Energy: 5 Defense
100% damage reduction. Counter: Convert reduced damage into HP recovery, and this skill's energy cost permanently increases by 2.
Lv.
Drive Away
Energy: 3 Power: 70 Magic Attack
Deals magic damage. Choice: This skill's Power +20, or this skill's Power +140 when countering.
Matchups
受击伤害增加
Grass, Electric
受击伤害降低
Fire, Mech
Stats
HP 117
Physical Attack 31
Magic Attack 96
Physical Defense 75
Magic Defense 79
Speed 64
Total 462
Handbook Tasks
Codex Project
Progress: 4 items
Catch 1 Pokémon
Target: 1
Catch 1 Pokémon with Amazing Talent
Target: 1
Successfully evolve a creature 1 time
Target: 1
Confirm 2 different forms of Kaka Shell
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x5
Magic Experience x150
Research Points x10
Light-Splitting Crystal x50
Research Points x10
Wishing Star x1
Research Points x20