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Shelgon
Dragon 41/97 • uncommon
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 41/97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $3.62
- Artist
- Yuka Morii
What it does
As long as Shelgon has any basic Energy cards attached to it, damage done to Shelgon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
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Where it came from
Shelgon (41/97) was released in 2003 as part of the EX Dragon expansion, the third main set in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's EX series. This set was notable for introducing Dragon-type Pokémon to the game, providing a dedicated home for creatures that had previously been categorized as Colorless or other elemental types. The artwork for this card was provided by Kouki Saitou, a long-standing contributor to the franchise who is known for his clean, illustrative style.
The design of this specific card captures Shelgon in its characteristic armored shell, emphasizing its role as a defensive middle evolution between Bagon and Salamence. Because EX Dragon was among the earlier sets in the EX era, the card features the distinct frame and layout that defined the transition into the modern TCG aesthetic. It was well-received by players and collectors at the time for its integration into the newly established Dragon-type meta, serving as a functional uncommon card that bridged the gap for deck builders looking to evolve their Pokémon.
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