Shellder
SM Base Set · 33/149 · Common
Current Prices
Édition
SM Base SetNuméro
33/149
Rareté
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
256
Last Updated
Mar 14, 2026
About Shellder
Shellder is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 33/149 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Shellder Price Analysis
The current market price for Shellder from SM Base Set is $0.28 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.25 to a high of $0.25. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $16.49. Over the past 30 days, Shellder has increased in value by +16.7%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 256 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Shellder
Professional grading is available for Shellder and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.14 | $0.11 | $0.11 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.28 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 197 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.74 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.63 | $2.58 | $2.58 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $16.49 | $16.49 | $16.49 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 2 |
Is Shellder a Good Investment?
As a common card, Shellder's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
