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Shelgon

Dragon 42/97 • uncommon

Set: Dragon
Number: 42/97
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2003
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $1.97
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$1.97market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.69 – $1.97 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a colorless type card from the Dragon set, Shelgon represents a transitional stage that is prized by those documenting the evolution of creatures within this series. Its status as an uncommon card makes it a distinctive find for collectors focused on the mid-range tiers of this specific collection.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPStage 1

Cost: water energy colorless energyGranite Head20

Damage done to Shelgon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance) during your opponent's next turn.

Cost: fire energy colorless energy colorless energyFlare40

Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shelgon card from the EX Dragon expansion was released in 2003 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for its focus on Dragon-type Pokémon, which were introduced as a distinct category with specific elemental weaknesses and resistances, marking a shift in the game's competitive landscape during the early EX era.

The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou, a prolific illustrator for the series known for his dynamic and clean style. Saitou captured Shelgon's characteristic armored, shell-like appearance, emphasizing the Pokémon's defensive nature as it prepares to evolve into Salamence. It was received by players as a functional mid-game evolution card, typical of the era's design philosophy that balanced illustrative detail with the mechanical requirements of the evolving game.

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About

About Shelgon

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