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Shelmet

Plasma Blast 7/101 • common

Set: Plasma Blast
Number: 7/101
Rarity: Common
Released: 2013
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.38
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki

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Market

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$0.38market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.30 – $0.38 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Shelmet card from the Plasma Blast set is a grass-type common, representing an accessible piece of a broader collection. Its inclusion in this series marks it as a standard entry for enthusiasts focused on completing their set with consistent, reliable illustrations.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyYawn

The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.

Cost: grass energy colorless energyRam20

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

When it and Karrablast are together, and both receive electrical stimulation, they both evolve.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

Shelmet, a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation of the franchise, appeared as a common card in the Plasma Blast expansion, released in August 2013. This set was part of the Black & White series, which centered on the conflict involving Team Plasma and their technological, futuristic aesthetic. As a Grass-type iteration, the card reflects the standard design language of the era, focusing on accessible gameplay mechanics for players building out their collections.

The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran artist in the Pokémon Trading Card Game since its inception. Arita is known for his ability to capture the personality of Pokémon within natural habitats, often using soft lighting and detailed textures to differentiate his subjects. This particular piece captures Shelmet's iconic armored shell, emphasizing its defensive nature, and was well-received by fans for its classic, clean aesthetic that remains a staple of the common card tier.

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About

About Shelmet

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