Shelgon δ

Delta Species 53/113 • uncommon

Set: Delta Species
Number: 53/113
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2005
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $1.61
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda

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$1.61market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$1.34 – $1.67 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features the rare Delta Species typing, which introduces a unique elemental shift for this creature, making it a distinct departure from its usual characteristics. Its classification as an uncommon card within the series makes it an interesting piece for those who appreciate the varied transformations found within this specific collection.

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Card face

What it does

80 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energyTight Jaw10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energyCombustion40

Weaknesscolorless energy×2Resistancefire energy-30fighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

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StandardNot legal
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UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shelgon δ was released in 2005 as part of the EX Delta Species expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced the Delta Species mechanic, which reimagined Pokémon as possessing different elemental types than their traditional designations due to exposure to electromagnetic waves in the Holon region. As a Delta Species card, this Shelgon is classified as a Fire type rather than its usual Dragon type, reflecting the unique thematic narrative of the set.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a staple contributor to the franchise. Arita’s illustration emphasizes the creature's armored, protective shell, consistent with the defensive nature of the Pokémon's evolutionary stage. Upon release, the set was well-received by players and collectors for its experimental approach to typing and the introduction of rare 'Gold Star' cards, which helped define the mid-2000s era of the game.

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