Shelgon δ #53
From Delta Species, Shelgon δ (#53) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $45.00 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Shelgon δ #53. Sell on your own schedule.
Shelgon δ at a glance
- Delta Species, EX series, 2005.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Live market value $45.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Shelgon δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shelgon δ #53.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $48.52
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.45
- Mid
- $1.60
- High
- —
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About Shelgon δ #53
Card #53 of Delta Species is Shelgon δ, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2005). A Fire-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $45.00, with listings from $39.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #53 / 113
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Bagon
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Shelgon δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shelgon δ #53 — the playability layer behind the price.
Tight Jaw
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Combustion
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30, Fire -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Shelgon δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shelgon δ #53.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($45.00), Normal ($1.60).
This $45.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $45.00, Shelgon δ draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Shelgon δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Shelgon δ price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Shelgon δ, with a recorded low of $45.00 and high of $45.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Shelgon δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Shelgon δ at $45.00 nets roughly $38.74 on eBay, $38.96 on TCGplayer, $42.40 via Cardmarket, $39.80 on Whatnot or $45.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $6.26.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Shelgon δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shelgon δ #53 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $45.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $57.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $90.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $12.59 (14.8% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Shelgon δ within Delta Species
Shelgon δ ranks #55 of 111 tracked Delta Species cards by market value, against a set median of $44.49.
That is 1% above the middle of the set — a top-51% position.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Shelgon δ valuable
- Its Fire typing means Shelgon δ has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At $45.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Shelgon δ
- For Shelgon δ, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $45.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $45.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Shelgon δ can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
Shelgon δ value questions
What is the value of Shelgon δ?
The current TCGplayer market value is $45.00 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $39.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Shelgon δ hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Shelgon δ?
Shelgon δ is a Uncommon card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Shelgon δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($45.00), Normal ($1.60). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Shelgon δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $45.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Shelgon δ's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
Other Shelgon δ cards
Shelgon δ appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
