Shellder 54/62

Name: Shellder #54 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-54
Price: 1.76 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Fossil Released: Oct 10, 1999

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 2.3 packs (43.5%) Evolves To: Cloyster

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first Edition

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1.76 $1.00 (36.23%)

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unlimited

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0.48 $0.02 (4.35%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	196.98	17.44%	x112
PSA9	27.74	1.57%	x16
PSA8.5	9.01	—	x5.1
PSA8	17.06	6.52%	x9.7
PSA7	20.55	16.26%	x12

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	90.89	6.88%	x189
PSA9	20.43	0.24%	x43
PSA8	22.05	38.07%	x46
PSA7	12.57	23.72%	x26

About Shellder

Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Shellder
National Pokédex #90
Card Number 54/62
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date10/10/1999
SeriesBase
Expansion Fossil
Evolves To
Cloyster
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points30 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Supersonic
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.
Hide in Shell
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Shellder during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Shellder peeking from underwater, its tongue sticking out playfully with wide eyes. Surrounded by bubbles and rocks, it blends into the aquatic environment, ready to defend itself inside its shell.

Playability Overview

Shellder offers strategic value by leveraging coin flips for disabling opponents with Confusion or protecting itself from damage, though its low HP and reliance on luck make it a situational choice for defense or disruption.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Undersea MysteryThis Shellder has a quirky charm with its confused expression and the vibrant blue background. It would fit perfectly in a "Sea Life" section alongside other ocean-themed cards. Pair it with creatures like Staryu or even a Lapras for a cohesive marine vibe, emphasizing the underwater exploration theme.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean Floor / Quirky / Bright Colors / Shellfish / Hidden Depths