Shellder #79 from FireRed & LeafGreen - Common - Illustrated by Aya Kusube
Water

Shellder

#79/116 in FireRed & LeafGreen, Common, 50 HP, Water, illustrated by Aya Kusube.

Card number
#79/116
Rarity
Common
HP
50 HP
Type
Water
Language
English
Release date
September 1, 2004
Illustrator
Aya Kusube
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Collector Notes

Shellder

Shellder appears in the English print of FireRed & LeafGreen, released on September 1, 2004. Shellder is a common rarity and 50 HP. The FireRed & LeafGreen set contains 116 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Aya Kusube.

Collector Insights

Shellder is a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It has a retreat cost of one Colorless energy and is part of the EX series. The card features an artist named Aya Kusube and was released in the FireRed & LeafGreen set on September 1, 2004. Shellder has two attacks: Minimize, which reduces damage taken by 20 during the opponent's next turn, and Wave Splash, which deals 10 damage with a Water energy cost. The card has no resistances but is weak to Lightning attacks, which deal double damage. Its ability Minimize provides defensive benefits by mitigating incoming damage. Shellder's design and mechanics align with its Water typing and basic strategic role in gameplay.

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