Shelgon 42/97
Pokemon card from Dragon · released Nov 24, 2003
Shelgon is an Uncommon Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 42/97 in Dragon (released Nov 24, 2003), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$8.51 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$7.13 to ~$8.51, up 19.4%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$1.92 | ~$0.75 | ~$1.74 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$8.51 | ~$5.77 | ~$19.99 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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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 |
What the codes mean
- Card number42/97Card 42 of the 97 in the main Dragon list.
- Set symbol
The small Dragon symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityUncommon: a black diamond.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
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 Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.