
Shellos is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP. Its shape and coloration vary depending on its habitat. This card is part of the Steam Siege set from the XY…
Shellos is a Water-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Steam Siege set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 28/114 and is classified as Common. The Steam Siege set was released on August 3, 2016.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its shape and coloration vary, depending on its habitat.”.
Card name: Shellos
Card number: 28/114
Set: Steam Siege
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 70
Artist: Sanosuke Sakuma
Release date: August 3, 2016
National Pokédex number: 422
Shellos is most often collected as part of a complete Steam Siege 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.
Shellos was illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Shellos is about $0.37. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Steam Siege set has a median card value near $0.54 and an average near $3.85, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -29% over the last 7 days and -44% 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 Steam Siege set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Shellos 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.
As a Common card, Shellos 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.
Shellos appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Crimson Invasion 29 (around $0.32), Surging Sparks 46 (around $0.24) and Lost Origin 39 (around $0.21).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Shellos pokémon card is a Common card from the Steam Siege set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Steam Siege set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.37; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Shellos is from the Steam Siege set (XY series), numbered 28/114 with the Common rarity.
Shellos is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.37, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
As a Common card, Shellos 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.
The Steam Siege set was released on August 3, 2016.
Yes. Shellos appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.