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Shellder

Sun & Moon 33/149 • common

Set: Sun & Moon
Number: 33/149
Rarity: Common
Released: 2017
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.12
Artist: Midori Harada

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Market

What it's worth

$0.12market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.12 – $0.17 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a water-type creature from the Sun & Moon set, this Shellder represents a fundamental building block for any collection focused on early-game aquatic tactical variety. While its common status makes it an accessible find, it remains a charming example of the classic design that defines the series.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyTackle10

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.

Formats

Where you can play it

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Provenance

Where it came from

Shellder 33/149 was released in 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon base set, which marked the debut of the seventh generation of Pokémon cards in the trading card game. This set introduced new mechanics, such as Pokémon-GX, while updating the card layout to feature a clean, modern aesthetic with more prominent text placement for abilities and attacks. As a common card, it was designed to be easily accessible to players building decks during the initial stages of the Alola region expansion.

The artwork for this card was created by Mizue, a long-time illustrator for the series. Mizue’s approach typically emphasizes a bright, approachable aesthetic that highlights the creature's personality within a simple, natural environment. By focusing on the bivalve Pokémon's characteristic expression and its shell, the design aims to capture the playful, whimsical essence that defines the franchise's common-tier Pokémon illustrations.

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About

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