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Shelmet
White Flare 08/86 • common
- Set
- White Flare
- Number
- 08/86
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2025
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.14
- Artist
- Saboteri
What it does
If you have Karrablast in play, this Pokémon can evolve during your first turn or the turn you play it.
When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
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Where it came from
Shelmet made its debut in the White Flare expansion, which was released in Japan in 2012 as part of the BW-era Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to showcase creatures introduced in the fifth generation of the franchise, specifically those featured in the Unova region. The set focuses on the mechanical and artistic shifts of the Black and White series, utilizing a modern, clean design aesthetic that emphasizes the unique biological traits of the Pokémon depicted.
The card art for this Shelmet was illustrated by Midori Harada, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for her soft, expressive watercolor-inspired style. In this illustration, Shelmet is depicted in a natural, serene pose, adhering to the standard common-rarity design philosophy of the era. The card was well-received by players for its role as a basic Grass-type, serving as a functional, accessible entry point for those building decks around its evolved form, Accelgor.
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