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Shelgon

Dragon Vault 7/20 • holo-rare

Set: Dragon Vault
Number: 7/20
Rarity: Rare Holo
Released: 2012
Energy type: dragon energy
Finish: Holographic
Market price: $1.94
Artist: Akira Komayama

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Market

What it's worth

$1.94market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.73 – $1.94 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a dragon-type card, this piece represents a powerful addition to a collection, often sought after for its distinct elemental typing and specialized role in gameplay. Its status as a rare holo makes it a standout inclusion from this specific set, marking it as a prized find for those who value unique card textures and thematic rarity.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyKnock Away10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.

Cost: fire energy water energy colorless energyRollout50

Weaknessdragon energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shelgon appears as a Rare Holo card in the Dragon Vault set, released in late 2012. This unique mini-set was distributed exclusively through special collection boxes, intended to celebrate the newly introduced Dragon-type category in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set focused entirely on Dragon-type Pokémon, marking a deliberate design shift to highlight the power and rarity of these creatures within the mechanics of the game.

The artwork for this card was created by Mizue, a long-time contributor to the franchise. The illustration emphasizes the armored, cocoon-like exterior of Shelgon, capturing its dense and heavy aesthetic. As part of a limited-release special set, this card was produced using a distinct foil treatment typical of the Black & White era, and it was generally well-received by players and collectors for its thematic consistency and the prestige associated with its limited distribution.

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About

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