Shelgon δ

Delta Species 54/113 • uncommon

Set: Delta Species
Number: 54/113
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2005
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $2.95
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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$2.95market price via TCGplayer · Nov 3, 2026$2.70 – $2.96 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card features the rare delta species variation, which creatively reinterprets the character by shifting its elemental affinity to fire. Collectors prize these cards for their distinct visual style and the unique thematic twist they bring to the standard elemental typing.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Poké-BodyExoskeleton

Any damage done to Shelgon by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: fire energy colorless energyHeat Blast30

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

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shelgon δ card, numbered 54/113, was released as part of the EX Delta Species expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2005. This set introduced the Delta Species mechanic, which reimagined popular Pokémon by shifting their elemental types to reflect the unique, mutated environment of the Holon region. The design concept behind these cards focused on visual distinctiveness, often featuring artwork that departed from traditional type conventions, such as this Shelgon being depicted as a Fire-type rather than its standard Dragon-type.

The artwork for this card was provided by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the series known for his dynamic and atmospheric style. Arita’s portrayal of Shelgon highlights the creature's armored, cocoon-like structure while incorporating the fiery aesthetic required by the Delta Species thematic shift. Upon release, the set was well-received by players and collectors alike, as the mechanical flexibility of changing Pokémon types added a new layer of strategic complexity to the competitive landscape of the era.

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