Shellos East Sea 79 / 111 Pokemon Card from Rising Rivals Set

Shellos East Sea — Rising Rivals 79/111 Pokémon TCG card

Shellos East Sea is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya and is part of the Rising Rivals set from the Platinum…

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About the Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card

Shellos East Sea is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Rising Rivals set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number 79/111 and is classified as Common. The Rising Rivals set was released on May 16, 2009.

The card includes the flavor text: “Beware of pushing strongly on its squishy body, as it makes a mysterious purple fluid ooze out.”.

Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Shellos East Sea

Card number: 79/111

Set: Rising Rivals

Series: Platinum

Rarity: Common

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 60

Artist: Tomokazu Komiya

Release date: May 16, 2009

National Pokédex number: 422

Why Collect the Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card?

Shellos East Sea is most often collected as part of a complete Rising Rivals 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 Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card

Shellos East Sea was illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Shellos East Sea is about $8.76. Recent listings range from roughly

1.99 (low) to
5.00 (high), with a mid-point near
3.50. 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 Rising Rivals set has a median card value near $6.74 and an average near $33.80, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -36% over the last 7 days and -36% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Rising Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card

Whether Shellos East Sea 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 9 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card?

As a Common card, Shellos East Sea 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 9 copies to date.

Other Printings of Shellos East Sea

Shellos East Sea appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Secret Wonders 106 (around

.35) and Majestic Dawn 73 (around
.81).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Shellos East Sea Pokémon Card

The Shellos East Sea pokémon card is a Common card from the Rising Rivals set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Rising Rivals set. Its current aggregated market price is about $8.76; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Shellos East Sea card from?

Shellos East Sea is from the Rising Rivals set (Platinum series), numbered 79/111 with the Common rarity.

What rarity is the Shellos East Sea card?

Shellos East Sea is classified as Common.

How much is the Shellos East Sea 79/111 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $8.76, within a recent range of roughly

1.99 to
5.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Shellos East Sea card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 9 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Shellos East Sea?

PSA has graded 9 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Shellos East Sea card?

As a Common card, Shellos East Sea 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.

When was the Rising Rivals set released?

The Rising Rivals set was released on May 16, 2009.

Are there other printings of Shellos East Sea?

Yes. Shellos East Sea appears on 2 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.