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Shelmet — Plasma Blast Pokémon card

Market Price

$0.33

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Graded Prices

PSA 10

$33.20

PSA 9.5

$13.00

PSA 9

$11.54

PSA 8

$11.54

PSA 7

$11.54

ShelmetPlasma Blast #7 Pokémon Card

Plasma Blast·#7·2013

Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon, is a Bug-type creature from Generation V, known for its peculiar evolution into Accelgor when traded with a Karrablast. This specific card, from the 2013 Plasma Blast set, is a common variant that stands out for its unique flavor text directly referencing Shelmet's in-game evolution. Here, visitors will discover Shelmet’s Pokédex lore, the card's mechanics including its Yawn and Ram attacks with their energy costs, and detailed information about this edition's history and characteristics.

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Card Number
#7
Release Date
August 13, 2013
Language
EN
Set Code
BW10

Shelmet, the Snail Pokémon, is a Bug-type creature introduced in Generation V (Black and White). It is known for its unique evolutionary method, which requires it to be traded with a Karrablast. This intriguing mechanic highlights its symbiotic relationship with Karrablast, as both Pokémon evolve simultaneously when exposed to electrical stimulation during the trade. Shelmet protects itself with a hard, light-green shell, and its body is mostly white with a small, pink, snail-like head. Its behavior is generally docile, preferring to stay in damp environments where it can absorb moisture. In the anime, Shelmet often appears alongside Karrablast, showcasing their unusual bond and evolution. Its design is simple yet distinctive, embodying the essence of a vulnerable creature that relies on its shell for defense. Shelmet’s role in the games often involves being a trade evolution catalyst, making it a memorable part of the Unova region’s unique Pokémon ecosystem.

Price History

Full Price Guide

Ungraded$0
Grade 9$12
Grade 9.5$13
SGC 10$20
CGC 10$27
PSA 10$33
BGS 10$43
BGS 10 Black$215
CGC 10 Pristine$49

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