Shelgon #20
From Dragon, Shelgon (#20) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $10.71 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.
Shelgon #20 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Shelgon at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.83.
- Short-term trend -6.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
- From Dragon (EX), released 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.71 (Reverse Holofoil).
Shelgon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shelgon #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.36
- Mid
- $20.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.75
- Mid
- $1.43
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Shelgon #20
Shelgon is the #20 of 97 card in Dragon, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the EX series. The card carries 80 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $10.71 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.36 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #20 / 97
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Bagon
- Pokédex
- #372
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Shelgon attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shelgon #20 — the playability layer behind the price.
Scrunch
Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Shelgon during your opponent's next turn. (Any other effects of attacks still happen.)
Rolling Attack
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Colorless ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30, Fire -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Shelgon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shelgon #20.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($10.71), Normal ($1.44) — 2 versions in total.
In the $10.71 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $10.71 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.83, with an average sold price of €0.90 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.04.
Shelgon price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.75 over 7 days versus €0.80 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-6.2%).
Latest daily average €1.25 against a trend price of €0.83.
Shelgon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.42 to $10.71; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $10.71 market translates to a net of about $8.99 (eBay), $9.04 (TCGplayer), $9.82 (Cardmarket), $9.24 (Whatnot) or $10.71 (direct). That $1.72 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare card, Shelgon sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shelgon #20.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shelgon #20 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shelgon #20.
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 $10.71 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $56.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-50.0% 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 within Dragon
Within Dragon it is the #79 most valuable of 94 tracked cards; the set median is $24.28.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 17%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Shelgon valuable
- Shelgon is a Colorless card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Shelgon (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Shelgon is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Shelgon appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Shelgon
- For Shelgon, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Shelgon can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $10.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Shelgon has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.75 and €0.80) to time entries and exits.
Shelgon value questions
What is the value of Shelgon?
The current TCGplayer market value is $10.71 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $7.36 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.83.
Should I buy Shelgon?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Shelgon rare?
Shelgon is a Rare card from Dragon (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Shelgon have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($10.71), Normal ($1.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Shelgon?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.71. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Shelgon?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Shelgon cards
Shelgon appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
