Shellder Expedition Base Set #129
Shellder is a Common Pokémon card from Expedition Base Set (#129), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $27.36 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $175 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 6× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $175$175–$175 | |
| PSA 9 | $60$21–$76 | |
| PSA 8 | $34$20–$45 | |
| PSA 6 | $13$13–$13 | |
| PSA 5 | $10$5–$10 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.74 grading fee → 6.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $175.00 | $71.74 | +$76 | 6.4× |
| PSA 9 | $59.73 | $70.59 | −$38 | 2.2× |
| PSA 8 | $34.35 | $70.33 | −$63 | 1.3× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 128 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 10.9% | $175.00 |
| PSA 9 | 32% | $60.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 57% | $27.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
19% spreadCurrently 19% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
About the Pokémon
Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
Card details
Other Shellder cards
There are 9 different Shellder printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Expedition Base Set #129 (Common).
More from Expedition Base Set
Frequently asked questions
How much is Shellder (Expedition Base Set #129) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Shellder from Expedition Base Set is worth approximately $27.36 ungraded (near-mint), and around $175 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Shellder?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Shellder from Expedition Base Set is worth around $175 — roughly 6× the raw ungraded value of $27.36.
Should I grade my Shellder?
A PSA 10 sells for about $175 versus $27.36 raw — roughly a 6× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Shellder rare?
Shellder is a Common card from Expedition Base Set (card #129), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its current blended market value is $27.36 ungraded.