Shelgon 48/99
Pokemon card from Arceus · released Nov 4, 2009
Shelgon is an Uncommon Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 48/99 in Arceus (released Nov 4, 2009), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$1.98 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 1 and Oct 30, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$1.98.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$0.47 | ~$0.15 | ~$0.43 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$1.98 | ~$0.89 | ~$1.80 | 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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TCGplayer market prices (via TCGCSV), Oct 30, 2026.
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Card details
| Set | Arceus |
| Number | 48/99 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 80 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Bagon |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number48/99Card 48 of the 99 in the main Arceus list.
- Set symbol
The small Arceus 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. Atsuko Nishida” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
ScrunchFlip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Shelgon during your opponent's next turn.
Dragon Bump40+If Shelgon has any basic Fire Energy and any basic Water Energy attached to it, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Weakness: Colorless +20 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Shelgon printings
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All Shelgon cards · Arceus price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.