Shellos West Sea

Shellos West Sea

Selected Masterpiece • 80/111
Artist Miki Tanaka
Market Price $3.64
Rising Rivals Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Miki Tanaka

Miki Tanaka is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2025, with more than 190 illustrations across series including Neo, E-Card, and Scarlet & Violet. The work is largely cartoonish and playful, with clear compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Shellos West Sea nestled comfortably on a sandy beach, with gentle waves lapping at its sides. Its bright colors contrast beautifully with the serene backdrop of the ocean and distant hills, creating a peaceful atmosphere. The expression on Shellos' face suggests a sense of contentment, as if it is enjoying a quiet moment by the water. This scene captures a slice of life in the Pokémon world, where even the simplest moments can feel idyllic.”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
16/05/2009

Healing Sea

Flip 2 coins. Choose 1 of your Pokémon. For each heads, remove 1 damage counter from that Pokémon.

Mud Shot

20
Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost