Shelmet 10/108

Name: Shelmet #10 - Dark Explorers | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw5-10
Price: 0.28 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dark Explorers Released: May 9, 2012

Pokémon: Shelmet

Grass Type Common Illustrator: Shigenori Negishi Pull Rate: 1 in 6.6 packs (15.2%) Evolves To: Accelgor

Raw Prices

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0.28 $0.02 (6.67%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA8	7.50	—	x27
PSA7	6.05	—	x22

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
50.00%
$7.50
PSA 7 Near Mint
1
50.00%
$6.05
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
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0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Shelmet 10/108 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.28 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.51

$0.28

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 —

$6.05

PSA 7 −$23.02

$7.50

PSA 8 −$21.76

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PSA 9 —

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.28 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.

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About Shelmet

When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Shelmet
National Pokédex #[616]
Card Number 10/108
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorShigenori Negishi
Release Date09/05/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dark Explorers
Evolves To
Accelgor
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionUnova
Generation Generation 5

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Body Slam20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a Shelmet emerging from a lush field of yellow flowers, its shell protecting it while a bright river and towering mountains stretch beneath a sky filled with fluffy clouds.

Playability Overview

Shelmet's low HP and high retreat cost limit its playability, making it more viable as an early-stage setup for evolving rather than a standalone attacker.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sunny MeadowThis card fits well on a peaceful nature-themed page. Use it near other Grass-types with bright, open backgrounds like fields or gentle rivers. It’s a nice calm card that bridges cute, small Pokémon with bigger nature scenes around it.Additional Binder Suggestions: Grassland / Calm / Bright Green / Wildflowers / Fresh Air

Shelmet 10/108