Shellder #129/165
Pokemon card from Expedition Base Set · released 2002-09-15
Shellder is a Common Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 129/165 of the Expedition Base Set set (released 2002-09-15), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$29.18 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-08-22.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $4.27 | $2.29 | $4.10 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $29.18 | $50.00 | $99.99 | 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 | Expedition Base Set |
| Number | 129/165 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 50 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Sumiyoshi Kizuki |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Irongrip10
Lick10Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Shellder printings
More Expedition Base Set cards
All Shellder cards · Expedition Base Set price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-08-22; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-08-22. Not official values.