Question 1

What is the current market value of Shellder #40?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Shellder in Sword & Shield at roughly $0.17. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.3% lower. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.17). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.11 to $0.20 (53% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Shellder #40 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent pricing has softened by 3.3% over 7 days, with the card now 15% below its 90-day high. With a 53% 90-day spread ($0.11-$0.20), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.17), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +13429% above raw pricing. PSA 10 is currently around $23.00.

Question 3

What is Shellder #40 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2020, Sword & Shield introduced this print of Shellder. The printed flavor text states: "It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 70. Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Water Splash". It is weak to Lightning type energy. It requires 1 energy to retreat. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shellder cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Shellder printings create a useful comparison set for Shellder. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.07-$3.16, a 4414% band. Against the sample mean of $0.62, this card is -73%. Notable alternatives include Shellder #129 (Expedition Base Set) at $3.16, Shellder #90 (151) at $0.09, Shellder #50 (Fusion Strike) at $0.07, and Shellder #33 (Sun & Moon) at $0.13.

Question 5

What set is Shellder #40 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Sword & Shield was released in 2020. Sword & Shield is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 6 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Shellder is card number 40 with a Common designation.

Shellder #40

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