Shellder 54/62

Name: Shellder #54 - Fossil | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base3-54
Price: 1.81 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

Raw Prices

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

1.81 $0.04 (2.16%)

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unlimited

Found in Booster Packs

0.49 $0.02 (3.92%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	166.20	13.30%	x92
PSA9	28.80	14.15%	x16
PSA8.5	9.01	—	x5.0
PSA8	17.63	39.87%	x9.7
PSA7	20.55	—	x11

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	90.89	—	x185
PSA9	20.43	—	x42
PSA8	22.27	8.74%	x45
PSA7	12.57	—	x26

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
921
28.53%
$166.20
PSA 9 Mint
1,481
45.88%
$28.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
519
16.08%
$17.63
PSA 7 Near Mint
148
4.58%
$20.55
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
74
2.29%
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PSA 5 Excellent
44
1.36%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
21
0.65%
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PSA 3 Very Good
8
0.25%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.03%
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PSA 1 Poor
6
0.19%
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Is Shellder 54/62 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.81 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.26

$1.81

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$20.55

PSA 7 −$11.93

$17.63

PSA 8 −$14.47

$28.80

PSA 9 −$4.75

$166.20

PSA 10 +$114.78

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.81 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

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

Shellder 54/62

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Price History (Raw)

PSA Graded Prices

Population Report (PSA)

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About Shellder

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Card Attributes

Attacks

Artwork Description

Playability Overview

Binder Inspiration

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