Shellder #129
🔥 Hot MoveAs card #129 in Expedition Base Set, Shellder is a Common Pokémon card worth about $31.00 ungraded.
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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.
Demand for Shellder #129 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shellder at a glance
- Short-term trend 66.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €1.82.
- Live market value $31.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Expedition Base Set, E-Card series, 2002.
Shellder price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shellder #129.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $24.98
- Mid
- $50.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.29
- Mid
- $4.46
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Shellder #129
Printed as #129 in Expedition Base Set, Shellder belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $31.00, spanning $24.98–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #129 / 165
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Shellder attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shellder #129 — the playability layer behind the price.
Irongrip
Lick
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Shellder price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shellder #129.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($31.00), Normal ($4.39) — 2 versions in total.
This $31.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $31.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Shellder at a trend of €1.82, an average sold price of €1.40 and a near-mint floor of €0.02.
Shellder price history & movement
Recent sales average €2.33 over 7 days versus €1.40 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+66.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.82.
Shellder has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $29.18 to $31.00; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Shellder?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $31.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $26.59 via eBay's default tier, $26.75 on TCGplayer, $29.10 on Cardmarket, $27.32 on Whatnot and $31.00 selling directly — a $4.41 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a common card, Shellder 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 Shellder #129.
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 Shellder?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shellder #129 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 $31.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $27.43 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $76.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-2.7% 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.
Shellder within Expedition Base Set
By market value Shellder sits at #123 of 155 in Expedition Base Set (set median $65.00).
It sits in the top 21% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Shellder valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Shellder is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Priced at $31.00 with steady supply, Shellder sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Sumiyoshi Kizuki artwork gives Shellder appeal beyond pure playability.
- At Common rarity, Shellder is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Shellder dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
Buying & selling Shellder
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.33 and €1.40) to time entries and exits.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $31.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Shellder, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Shellder has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Shellder value questions
What is Shellder #129 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $31.00 (low $24.98, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.82.
Should I buy Shellder?
As a vintage-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (66.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Shellder?
Shellder is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Shellder have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($31.00), Normal ($4.39). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Shellder?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Shellder's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki also matters to collector demand.
Other Shellder cards
Shellder appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
