Shelgon δ #38
As card #38 in Dragon Frontiers, Shelgon δ is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $24.50 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Shelgon δ #38. Sell on your own schedule.
Shelgon δ at a glance
- Uncommon rarity.
- Live market value $24.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Set: Dragon Frontiers (EX, 2006).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Shelgon δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shelgon δ #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.00
- Mid
- $40.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.41
- Mid
- $2.70
- High
- —
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About Shelgon δ #38
Printed as #38 in Dragon Frontiers, Shelgon δ belongs to the EX series and dates to 2006. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Stage 1.
The card is illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto and currently trades at $24.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $25.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon Frontiers
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #38 / 101
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Bagon
- Released
- 2006/11/08
Shelgon δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shelgon δ #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Headbutt
Double-edge
Shelgon does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Shelgon δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shelgon δ #38.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($24.50), Normal ($2.96) — 2 versions in total.
This $24.50 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $24.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline 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.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $24.50–$24.50. The most recent snapshot of $24.50 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
The $24.50 market translates to a net of about $20.95 (eBay), $21.08 (TCGplayer), $22.93 (Cardmarket), $21.53 (Whatnot) or $24.50 (direct). That $3.55 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shelgon δ #38.
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 #38 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 $24.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $13.28 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $70.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-13.4% 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 Dragon Frontiers
By market value Shelgon δ sits at #68 of 96 in Dragon Frontiers (set median $35.39).
That is 31% below the middle of the set — a top-30% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax δ (#10), valued at $999.97.
What makes Shelgon δ valuable
- Priced at $24.50 with steady supply, Shelgon δ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Kyoko Umemoto artwork gives Shelgon δ appeal beyond pure playability.
- Classic-era cards like Shelgon δ (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Shelgon δ is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Shelgon δ is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Shelgon δ
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Shelgon δ can realise well above the $25.00 low end.
- Dragon Frontiers was released in 2006; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Shelgon δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $24.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Shelgon δ value questions
How much is Shelgon δ worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $24.50 (low $25.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Will Shelgon δ hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Shelgon δ rare?
Shelgon δ is a Uncommon card from Dragon Frontiers (EX series, 2006). 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 ($24.50), Normal ($2.96). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Shelgon δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $24.50. 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, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto also matters to collector demand.
Other Shelgon δ cards
Shelgon δ appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
