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Shellder [Reverse Holo]
Pokemon Expedition•#129
Wizards of the Coast•2002
$29.18Market Price
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Shellder [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Shellder from Expedition is part of the very first English e-Card era set, a release that introduced the larger dot-code borders and Nintendo e-Reader functionality that make even common cards feel distinctly tied to Pokémon’s early-2000s tech experiment.
Set Lore
What makes this Reverse Holo especially fun for collectors is that Expedition gave virtually the whole set reverse-holo versions, so a humble common like Shellder could still become a shiny e-Reader-era chase piece.
In-Game
This specific card has a neat game-history twist: Bulbapedia notes that its e-Reader Pokédex entry was pulled from Pokémon Crystal, linking the card directly back to the Gen II Game Boy era.
Card History
Shellder’s attacks, Irongrip and Lick, are both named after video-game moves, but this card is extra quirky because Bulbapedia notes Shellder cannot actually learn either move in the core games.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, one of the distinctive early Pokémon TCG artists whose storybook-like style gives Expedition commons a charm that stands out in binder pages and artist collections alike.
Card Reference
About Shellder [Reverse Holo]
Shellder [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 129. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $29.18, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Expedition
- Card Number
- #129
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Shellder [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Shellder [Reverse Holo] is $29.18. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Shellder [Reverse Holo] from?
Shellder [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Expedition set, card number 129, released in 2002.
Is Shellder [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Shellder [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Shellder [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Shellder [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.