Shellder A3 042
| Name | Shellder A3 042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Pokemon - basic |
| Description |  Tackle 10
Weakness
 +20
Retreat
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| Flavor | It is encased in a shell that is harder than diamond. Inside, however, it is surprisingly tender. |
| Artist | Midori Harada |
| Set | Celestial Guardians #042 |
| Wallpaper |  download |
| Image |  download |
About Shellder A3 042
Shellder A3 042, Pokemon - basic, designed by Midori Harada first released in July 2026 in the set Celestial Guardians.
Shellder A3 042 would only really fit in a very niche Water deck that wants a cheap Basic Pokémon for early setup, fodder, or to evolve into Cloyster if that line offers useful support, but as a standalone attacker it is very weak: 10 damage for one Water Energy is far below modern standards, and its Lightning Weakness makes it easy to punish. In most cases, there are better cards for this role, especially stronger Basic Water Pokémon with better attacks, HP, or useful abilities, and even simple utility Basics from the same archetype are usually preferable unless your deck specifically needs Shellder as an evolution base. So, unless you are building a dedicated Shellder/Cloyster evolution strategy or a very budget/casual Water deck, this card generally should not see competitive play.
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| Date | Minimum price | Median price | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-07-13 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-07-20 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-07-27 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-08-03 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-08-10 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
| 2026-08-17 | 0.00 SEK | 0.00 SEK | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Shellder A3 042
What type of card is Shellder A3 042?
Shellder A3 042 is a Pokemon - basic card in Pokemon TCG POK.
What is the effect of Shellder A3 042?
{pok-water} Tackle 10 Weakness {pok-lightning} +20 Retreat {pok-colorless}
What is the original set of Shellder A3 042?
Shellder A3 042 was first released in the set Celestial Guardians, illustrated by Midori Harada.
What is the legality of Shellder A3 042?
Legality depends on the tournament format -- Shellder A3 042 can be legal in some formats and banned or restricted in others. See the full breakdown per format in the Legality section above.
What cards are similar to Shellder A3 042?
Cards similar to Shellder A3 042 include Shellder B1a 092, Rowlet mep 043. See the full list in the Similar cards section above.
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