Shellder 31 / 146 Pokemon Card from XY Set
Shellder is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP. Its hard shell repels any kind of attack, leaving it vulnerable only when its shell is open. The card is…
- Set: XY
- Number: 31/146
- Rarity: Common
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About the Shellder Pokémon Card
Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the XY set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 31/146 and is classified as Common. The XY set was released on February 5, 2014.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.”.
Shellder Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Shellder
Card number: 31/146
Set: XY
Series: XY
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 60
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: February 5, 2014
National Pokédex number: 90
Why Collect the Shellder Pokémon Card?
Shellder is most often collected as part of a complete XY 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 Naoyo Kimura.
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 $0.70. Recent listings range from roughly $0.35 (low) to
For context, the XY set has a median card value near $0.89 and an average near $5.60, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -83% over the last 7 days and -80% 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 XY 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.
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.
Other Printings of Shellder
Shellder appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 129 (around