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Shell Castanet

One blow causes the claw to hit against the shell, making a unique sound.
| Class | Hunting Horn |
|---|---|
| Rarity | 7 |
| Attack | 1040 |
| Water | 220 |
| Defense | +10 |
| Slots | 0 |
| Price | 50,000z |
Upgrades
| Upgraded from | Ancient Relic |
|---|---|
| Upgrades into | Shell Castanet+, Crabby Castanet |
Can also be made new at the smithy.
Upgrade tree from モンスターハンターポータブル 2nd G 公式ガイドブック (Enterbrain, 2008), page 740.
Materials
Hermitaur Carpce ×6, Ceanataur Carpce ×3, Hermitaur Claw+ ×2, Rubbery Hide+ ×4