Shelgon #42/97
Pokemon card from Dragon · released 2003-11-24
Shelgon is a Uncommon Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 42/97 of the Dragon set (released 2003-11-24), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$7.13 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $1.93 | $1.00 | $1.50 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $7.13 | $4.22 | $9.98 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-08-22 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Dragon |
| Number | 42/97 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Bagon |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Granite Head20Damage done to Shelgon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance) during your opponent's next turn.
Flare40
Retreat cost: 2
Other Shelgon printings
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Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.