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Shelmet
- Number
- 10
- Illustrator
- Shigenori Negishi
- Energy
- Grass
When attacked, it defends itself by closing the lid of its shell. It can spit a sticky, poisonous liquid.
Shelmet - Dark Explorers
Shelmet is a Common Pokémon card from the Dark Explorers Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Shigenori Negishi. It sits at card number 10 in the Dark Explorers checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card, the base-tier pull. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.47 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Shelmet has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#10 in Dark Explorers) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
Prices USD 10 hours ago · 2026-04-26 08:12 UTC
Market Price History
Other printings of Shelmet
Shelmet FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Shelmet from Dark Explorers worth?
Current TCGplayer market price is $0.47 across 2 variants. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Shelmet?
This printing is a common card, the base-tier pull (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Shelmet has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Shelmet?
Shigenori Negishi illustrated this card. See Shigenori Negishi'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 Shelmet released?
The Dark Explorers set released in 2011. This specific card (#10 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Shelmet?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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 Dark Explorers 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.