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Shelgon 7/20

Set: Dragon Vault Released: Oct 5, 2012

Pokémon: Shelgon

Dragon Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Akira Komayama Pull Rate:1 in 4.0 packs (25.0%) Evolves From: Bagon Evolves To: Salamence

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Found in Booster Packs

1.98 $0.07 (3.66%)

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Promotional / Event Release

35.41 $0.58 (1.61%)

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Promotional / Event Release

63.90 $0.02 (0.03%)

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Shelgon 7/20 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	510.00	—	x258
PSA9	57.23	—	x29
PSA8	10.00	14.94%	x5.1
PSA7	19.31	—	x9.8

Shelgon 7/20 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
10
11.11%
$510.00
PSA 9 Mint
42
46.67%
$57.23
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
23
25.56%
$10.00
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
12.22%
$19.31
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
4.44%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Shelgon 7/20 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $1.98 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $34.46

$1.98

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 —

$19.31

PSA 7 −$13.18

$10

PSA 8 −$21.28

$57.23

PSA 9 +$19.81

$510

PSA 10 +$413.72

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $1.98 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.

Shelgon 7/20 Population Report

About Shelgon

Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Shelgon
TypeDragon
National Pokédex #[372]
Card Number 7/20
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 4.0 packs (25.0%)
IllustratorAkira Komayama
LanguageEnglish
Release Date05/10/2012
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Dragon Vault
Evolves From
Bagon
Evolves To
Salamence
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Dragon
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Dragon ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Knock Away10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Rollout50

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Shelgon nestled within a glowing, swirling orange and brown vortex, its rugged shell gleaming as it hovers with focused, intense yellow eyes, ready to endure and defend itself in battle.

Playability Overview

Shelgon struggles in competitive play due to its high retreat cost and reliance on coin flips for damage boost, limiting consistency and making it less viable compared to more reliable Stage 1 Pokémon.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cosmic ShellsThis card fits well as a subtle centerpiece on a space or cosmic-themed page. The swirling background creates a feeling of motion in space, so pair it with other Steel or Dragon types that have galactic or celestial vibes to keep that sci-fi energy going.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Calm / Metallic / Astral Drift / Shell Armor

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Shelgon #7/20 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Shelgon #7/20 from Dragon Vault — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Shelgon #7/20 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Shelgon has moved up 3.7% to $1.98. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Shelgon #7/20?

Shelgon #7/20 appears roughly 1 in 4.0 packs, which works out at 25.0% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Dragon Vault.

How rare is Shelgon #7/20?

Shelgon #7/20 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Dragon Vault.

Is Shelgon #7/20 worth grading?

At $1.98 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $510.00, giving a net return of +$413.72 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$19.81 and PSA 8 returns −$21.28, so a PSA 9 or 10 can profit, while anything below that loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Shelgon #7/20 exist?

PSA have graded 90 copies of Shelgon #7/20, of which 10 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 11.1%, or roughly 1 in 9.0 graded copies.

Is Shelgon #7/20 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 11.1% gem rate, Shelgon grades better than the Dragon Vault average by 3.2 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Shelgon #7/20?

Shelgon #7/20 was illustrated by Akira Komayama, who has illustrated 506 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Shelgon #7/20 released?

Shelgon #7/20 was released on 5 October 2012 as part of Dragon Vault. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Shelgon 7/20