Shellder

Shellder

Selected Masterpiece • 129/165
Market Price $7.85
Expedition Base Set E-Card 2002
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Shellder, a purple mollusk-like Pokémon, with a wide open shell. It is set against a colorful underwater background filled with various abstract shapes and colors. The scene suggests an oceanic environment, emphasizing the aquatic nature of the Pokémon.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
E-Card
Release
15/09/2002

Irongrip

10

Lick

10

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost