Sun & Moon was released in 2017. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series.
The checklist contains 173 cards, placing it in a large expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 9 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.
Shellder (#33) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.
Shellder is a Sun & Moon card from the 2017 release window. The printed flavor text states: "The hardness of its shell surpasses the hardness of a diamond.
In days gone by, people used the shells to make shields." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.
Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Water.
This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Tackle".
Current market pricing for Shellder (Sun & Moon) sits near $0.11. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability.
Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.11). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.10 to $0.13 (27% spread), a moderate-volatility profile.
Rarity classification for this copy is Common.
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 -16%.
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.
Market structure summary: Short-term movement is stable (0.0% over 7 days), with price action clustered near recent averages. With a 27% 90-day spread ($0.10-$0.13), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.11), pricing is near equilibrium. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.
