As soon as Shellder was released he fell down the rest of the way onto the ground and sat there. That paralysis was really having a bad effect on him.

Vexen walked over to collect Shellder and instead of putting him back inside the ball, he carried him. He didn't really like trapping him in there.

He approached Zack, about to melt and die from the heat

"It was a good first battle. I think Shellder will remember it once he can think straight again.