Shelgon 56/108

Name: Shelgon #56 - Roaring Skies | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy6-56
Price: 0.19 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Roaring Skies Released: May 6, 2015

Pokémon

Dragon Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Bagon Evolves To: Salamence

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0.19 $0.02 (9.52%)

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About Shelgon

Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Shelgon
National Pokédex #372
Card Number 56/108
Card RarityUncommon
Illustratorsui
Release Date06/05/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Roaring Skies
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 Fairy ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Ability: Exoskeleton
Any damage done to this Pokémon by attacks is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Attacks

Rolling Tackle60

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Shelgon crouching in a dimly lit cave, its armored shell glowing softly as it glares with determined yellow eyes, surrounded by rocky textures and beams of light filtering through the darkness.

Playability Overview

Shelgon's damage reduction ability enhances its durability, making it useful for stalling or setting up, though its high retreat cost and moderate attack limit aggressive strategies.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Armor UpShelgon's protective shell really stands out in this artwork, giving it a strong, resilient vibe. It deserves a spot on a "Defense" page, surrounded by other Pokémon that emphasize tough exteriors, like Steelix or Bastiodon. The color palette of earthy tones creates a solid unity, making it look great next to any defensive legends.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Resilient / Earthy Tones / Defense Mechanisms / Evolving Strength