Shelgon - Arceus (#48)
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- 48
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Energy
- Colorless
Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.
Shelgon - Arceus
Shelgon is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Arceus Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 48 in the Arceus checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $1.92 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Shelgon has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#48 in Arceus) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 63Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 59 sales · since 2021-06-01
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Other printings of Shelgon
Shelgon FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Shelgon from Arceus worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1.92 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Shelgon?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Shelgon has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Shelgon?
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Shelgon released?
The Arceus set released in 2009, so this card (#48 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Shelgon?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Arceus set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.