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Shellder
Generations 19/83 • common
- Set
- Generations
- Number
- 19/83
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2016
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.19
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Shellder card from the Generations expansion was released in 2016 to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. As part of a set designed to celebrate the history of the trading card game, it features updated aesthetics while paying homage to the original designs found in the early Base Set era. The Generations expansion was distributed primarily through the Mythical Pokémon Collection boxes, making it a nostalgic release aimed at long-time collectors and those who grew up with the first generation of Pokémon.
The illustration for this card was provided by Mitsuhiro Arita, a seminal artist in the history of the Pokémon TCG whose work has appeared since the game’s debut. Arita’s approach for this card emphasizes the character’s classic silhouette, utilizing a clean and polished style that bridges the gap between the franchise's vintage roots and modern production standards. The card was well-received by the community for its role as a high-quality tribute to the early days of the game, serving as a staple common card that highlights the evolution of the series' visual identity.
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