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Shellder

Fossil 54/62 • common

Set: Fossil
Number: 54/62
Rarity: Common
Released: 1999
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.89
Artist: Mitsuhiro Arita

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Market

What it's worth

$1.89market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$1.74 – $2.37 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a water-type card from the Fossil set, this Shellder represents a fundamental piece of early card collecting history. Its status as a common card makes it an accessible staple for those looking to build a cohesive collection themed around the creatures of the sea.

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Card face

What it does

30 HPBasic

Cost: water energySupersonic

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

Cost: water energyHide in Shell

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Shellder during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in October 1999 as part of the Fossil expansion, the Shellder card (54/62) was produced by Media Factory for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set served as the second major expansion in the Western market, following the Base Set and the Jungle expansion. It was designed to introduce Fossil-themed Pokémon from the original Kanto region, expanding the competitive meta with new mechanics and illustrations that leaned into the prehistoric and mysterious themes of the games.

The illustration for this card was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a key illustrator during the formative years of the Pokémon TCG. Himeno’s style for this card captured the defensive nature of the bivalve Pokémon, utilizing a clean, mid-90s aesthetic that mirrored the original Game Boy designs while adding depth through soft shading. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, becoming a recognizable staple for players of the era and a foundational piece for collectors of the original 151 Pokémon.

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Other printings

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About

About Shellder

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