Shellder
Expedition · 129/165 · Common
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumero
129/165
Rarità
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
75
Last Updated
Mar 15, 2026
About Shellder
Shellder is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 129/165 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Shellder Price Analysis
The current market price for Shellder from Expedition is $2.12 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.97 to a high of $1.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $49.99 — approximately 23.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $23.99. Over the past 30 days, Shellder has increased in value by +6.5%, indicating growing demand among collectors. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 75 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: CGC 10, CGC 8, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 5, PSA 7. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.99 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.09 | $1.08 | $1.08 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.58 | $0.53 | $0.53 | 0 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.59 | $9.55 | $9.55 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $49.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.53 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.12 | $1.97 | $1.97 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $17.50 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 12 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.07 | $1.65 | $1.65 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $23.99 | $23.99 | $23.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $14.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.09 | $1.19 | $1.19 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.13 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 9 |
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.
