During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Shellder by attacks is reduced by 20 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Shellder (FireRed & LeafGreen) is presently valued at about $0.71 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Against its 30-day baseline of $0.66, this card is pricing 8.3% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.58 to $0.71 (18% spread), a low-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Common.
Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (0.0%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.58 and $0.71 create a 18% band, matching a low-volatility profile.
Versus the 30-day average ($0.66), the card is trading 8.3% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +9900% above the current raw benchmark.
PSA 9 is currently around $85.00, while PSA 10 is $71.00.
In 2004, FireRed & LeafGreen introduced this print of Shellder. Its card type is Pokémon.
The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 50.
Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype.
Attack line includes "Minimize" and "Wave Splash". It is weak to Lightning type energy.
Collectors tracking Shellder often benchmark it against other Shellder cards. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 5 sets.
In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.07 and $0.18 (157% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.13), this card is +439%.
Notable alternatives include Shellder #22 (BREAKpoint) at $0.15, Shellder #23 (BREAKpoint) at $0.13, Shellder #31 (XY) at $0.18, and Shellder #50 (Fusion Strike) at $0.07.
FireRed & LeafGreen was released in 2004. Series classification for this set is EX.
The checklist contains 116 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 22 years old and fits a legacy-era profile.
Shellder (#79) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.
