Release year for XY is 2014. XY is grouped under the XY era.
Set size is 146 cards, which categorizes XY as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period.
Within this set, Shellder is card number 31 with a Common designation.
In 2014, XY introduced this print of Shellder. Card flavor text reads: "Its hard shell repels any kind of attack.
It is vulnerable only when its shell is open." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common.
Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Water.
This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. It carries a Basic subtype designation.
Shellder (XY) is presently valued at about $0.18 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%.
Against its 30-day baseline of $0.16, this card is pricing 11.1% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.14 and a peak around $0.18 (22% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement.
The listed rarity for this print is Common.
A wider Shellder checklist helps contextualize this specific Shellder print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets.
Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $0.18 (157% spread). The current card sits +50% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.12.
Notable alternatives include Shellder #22 (BREAKpoint) at $0.15, Shellder #23 (BREAKpoint) at $0.13, Shellder #50 (Fusion Strike) at $0.07, and Shellder #40 (Sword & Shield) at $0.18.
Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. With a 22% 90-day spread ($0.14-$0.18), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility.
Versus the 30-day average ($0.16), the card is trading 11.1% higher. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.
