Shellder 33 / 149 Pokemon Card from Sun & Moon Set
Shellder is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It is illustrated by artist Midori Harada and is part of the Sun & Moon set, card number 33. The flavor…
- Set: Sun & Moon
- Number: 33/149
- Rarity: Common
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About the Shellder Pokémon Card
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Sun & Moon set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 33/149 and is classified as Common. The Sun & Moon set was released on February 3, 2017.
The card includes the flavor text: “The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond. In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields.”.
Shellder Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Shellder
Card number: 33/149
Set: Sun & Moon
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 60
Artist: Midori Harada
Release date: February 3, 2017
National Pokédex number: 90
Why Collect the Shellder Pokémon Card?
Shellder is most often collected as part of a complete Sun & Moon 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 Midori Harada.
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 $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.07 (low) to
For context, the Sun & Moon set has a median card value near $0.42 and an average near $4.05, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -60% over the last 7 days and -67% 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 Sun & Moon 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 9 copies of this card, of which 6 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 66.7%. 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 9 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