Shelgon #42
Shelgon is card #42 from Dragon, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $8.51 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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 #42 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Shelgon at a glance
- Set: Dragon (EX, 2003).
- 7-day average €1.44; 30-day average €1.49.
- Cardmarket trend price €1.90.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Live market value $8.51 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Shelgon price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shelgon #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.52
- Mid
- $19.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.75
- Mid
- $1.50
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
Is this Shelgon a good deal?
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About Shelgon #42
Printed as #42 in Dragon, Shelgon belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. The card carries 70 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $8.51, spanning $4.52–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #42 / 97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- 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 #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Granite Head
Damage done to Shelgon by an opponent's attack is reduced by 10 (after applying Weakness and Resistance) during your opponent's next turn.
Flare
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Shelgon price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shelgon #42.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $8.51, Normal at $1.92.
In the $8.51 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$8.51 gives Shelgon real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Shelgon trends at €1.90 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.02, lowest NM €0.04).
Shelgon price history & movement
The card is holding steady: the 7-day average sold price is €1.44, 3.4% below the 30-day average of €1.49.
The most recent 24-hour average is €0.70, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.90.
Shelgon has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $8.51 to $8.51; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Shelgon at $8.51 nets roughly $7.08 on eBay, $7.12 on TCGplayer, $7.73 via Cardmarket, $7.28 on Whatnot or $8.51 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.43.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shelgon #42 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 $8.51 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 $54.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-55.9% 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
By market value Shelgon sits at #87 of 94 in Dragon (set median $24.28).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 9%.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Shelgon valuable
- Shelgon comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Shelgon is a Colorless card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Shelgon appeal beyond pure playability.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Shelgon
- Dragon was released in 2003; 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 $8.51 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 $8.51 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 (€1.44 and €1.49) to time entries and exits.
Shelgon value questions
What is Shelgon #42 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $8.51 (low $4.52, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €1.90.
Should I buy Shelgon?
The card is steady on recent averages. Uncommon rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Shelgon?
Shelgon is a Uncommon 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 ($8.51), Normal ($1.92). 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 $8.51. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Shelgon cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Shelgon cards
Shelgon appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
