Shuckle (Neo Revelation 51) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shuckle from the Neo Revelation set is a Common card numbered 51 with 40 HP. It features the ability Hard Shell and the attack Toxic Saliva. This card offers a straightforward yet strategic addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Hard Shell — reduces damage from attacks dealing 40 or less to 10, unless Shuckle is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed
• Attack: Toxic Saliva — chance to Poison the opponent with increased poison damage

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Neo Revelation set, identified by the set code neo3 and card number 51. It is a Common rarity card featuring the Pokémon Power “Hard Shell” and the attack “Toxic Saliva.” The Fighting type is notable for Shuckle, which is typically Bug/Rock in other media.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the card number 51, the Neo Revelation set symbol (neo3), and the illustrator Yuka Morii. The card’s Fighting type and unique ability text also distinguish it from other Shuckle printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its defensive ability and poison attack offer strategic play options, but its low HP and single retreat cost keep it balanced.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. The artwork and text are delicate, so avoid bending or scratching the card. Given its Common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Revelation: This set introduced Shuckle with a unique Fighting type and a protective Pokémon Power, expanding the strategic diversity of the Neo series. The card’s design and mechanics emphasize defense and status effects, fitting the set’s theme of revealing new tactical options.