Shellder (Sword Shield 40) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shellder from the Sword Shield set is a common Pokémon card numbered 40. It has 70 HP and features the attack Water Splash. This card offers a straightforward and refreshing addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Attack: Water Splash (20+ damage; flip a coin to add 20 more damage)
• Flavor Text: “It swims facing backward by opening and closing its two-piece shell. It is surprisingly fast.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide covers the Shellder card from the Sword Shield base set, card number 40. It is a common rarity card with no known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this exact Shellder card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “swsh1” and card number “40.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special variants, standard card care applies. Store in a protective sleeve and keep away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant illustration by Sekio.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield (swsh1): Introduced this Shellder card as a Basic Water-type with a simple but potentially powerful Water Splash attack. The set’s design emphasizes straightforward gameplay and clean artwork, exemplified by this card’s clear layout and Sekio’s detailed illustration.

This concise guide should assist collectors and players in identifying and understanding the Shellder card from the Sword Shield set.