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Paleshell Crab

Aquatic

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Wild Capture

Paleshell cave crabs are said to be the tastiest variety. Perhaps that's why they're the hardest to find.

Abilities

  • BubbleUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Humanoid ability · 8 rounds cooldownA bubble surrounds you, blocking the next two attacks.
  • DiveUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Aquatic ability · 4 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Submerges, becoming unattackable for one round., On the next round, you attack, dealing damage.
  • PinchUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Aquatic abilityHit Chance, Pinch the target with your massive claw, dealing damage., Damage increases each time it is used. Max damage.
  • SandstormUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Flying ability · 5 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Deals damage and turns the weather into a sandstorm., During a sandstorm, all pets take less damage and their accuracy is reduced by 10%.
  • Shell ArmorUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Beast ability · 5 rounds cooldownReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
  • SurgeUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Aquatic abilityHit Chance, Rushes to the enemy on a stream of water, dealing damage., This move always goes first.
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Paleshell Crab

Pet Facts

FamilyAquatic
Acquired byWild Capture
Summon spellPaleshell Crab
In-game NPCPaleshell Crab

Paleshell Crab: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Paleshell Crab to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.

Recorded moveset for Paleshell Crab. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
PinchSlot 11
SurgeSlot 110
Shell ArmorSlot 22
BubbleSlot 215
DiveSlot 34
SandstormSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Pinch (level 1) with Surge (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Shell Armor (level 2) with Bubble (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Dive (level 4) with Sandstorm (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.

Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.

Where it comes from

How to Obtain

Wild Capture

Wild pets are captured, not looted. Find one in Undermine, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleUndermine

Where it comes from

The sources Paleshell Crab names in its in-game collection entry, each with its own page.

UndermineZone

Where to Find It: Undermine

Undermine mapWorldsoul Memory: Early Cartel WarsWorldsoul Memory: Kaja'mite ContactD.R.I.V.E.Primrose Crankshaft, Riot SchedulerSidestreet SluiceSpecial Assignment: Boom! Headshot!Special Assignment: Security DetailSurge PricingTeleporter to DornogalThe Incontinental Hotel

The game data places this pet in Undermine but records no spawn coordinates. The gold pins are the zone's own landmarks from the game data, not this pet's spawn points.

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First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.

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