Shellder 90 / 165 Pokemon Card from 151 Set
Shellder is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. It is illustrated by artist Nelnal and is part of the 151 set from the Scarlet & Violet series, released in…
- Set: 151
- Number: 90/165
- Rarity: Common
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About the Shellder Pokémon Card
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the 151 set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 90/165 and is classified as Common. The 151 set was released on September 22, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender.”.
Shellder Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Shellder
Card number: 90/165
Set: 151
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Nelnal
Release date: September 22, 2023
National Pokédex number: 90
Why Collect the Shellder Pokémon Card?
Shellder is most often collected as part of a complete 151 set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Shellder Pokémon Card
Shellder was illustrated by Nelnal.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Shellder Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Shellder is about $0.28. Recent listings range from roughly $0.02 (low) to $99.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.27. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the 151 set has a median card value near $0.95 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the 151 set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Shellder Pokémon Card
Whether Shellder is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 31 copies of this card, of which 9 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 29.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Shellder Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Shellder was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 31 copies to date.
Other Printings of Shellder
Shellder appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 129 (around