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Shelmet
Dark Explorers 10/108 • common
- Set
- Dark Explorers
- Number
- 10/108
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.30
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Shelmet, a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation, appeared as card 10/108 in the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Dark Explorers. Released in May 2012, this set was inspired by the Pokémon Black and White video games, specifically focusing on the Unova region. As a common card, it was designed for functional play within the set, providing a low-energy-cost evolution base that captures the creature's lore as a snail-like Pokémon shielded by its metallic shell.
The artwork for this card was created by artist Mizue, who has contributed numerous illustrations to the Pokémon TCG. The design emphasizes the creature's defensive nature, placing Shelmet in a clean, brightly lit environment that aligns with the TCG's aesthetic standards of the era. Upon its release, the card was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, serving as a staple for collectors and players focused on completing the expansive Dark Explorers set.
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