Shellder, FireRed & LeafGreen 79/112, common

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Shellder

FireRed & LeafGreen 79/112 • common

Set: FireRed & LeafGreen
Number: 79/112
Rarity: Common
Released: 2004
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $1.07
Artist: Aya Kusube

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Market

What it's worth

$1.07market price via TCGplayer · Nov 4, 2026$0.95 – $1.07 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a water-type card, this Shellder represents a fundamental building block for any collection focused on aquatic creatures. Its status as a common card makes it a foundational piece, serving as a reliable and accessible entry point for those documenting this specific set.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyMinimize

During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Shellder by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Cost: water energyWave Splash10

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shellder card, numbered 79/112, was released in the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled FireRed & LeafGreen in 2004. This set served as a bridge between the classic roots of the franchise and the newer mechanics introduced in the third generation of games, designed to showcase the updated Kanto region aesthetic found in the Game Boy Advance titles of the same name.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who contributed frequently to the TCG during this era. Saitou opted for a clean, minimalist style that emphasizes the bivalve's iconic purple shell and protruding tongue, aligning with the functional, straightforward role of a common card intended to help players build foundational decks focused on Water-type synergy.

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About

About Shellder

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