Shedinja Collector’s Guide: Dragons Exalted #48

Character Intro

Shedinja from Dragons Exalted is a Rare, 60 HP card (#48) with the ability Empty Shell and the attack Cursed Drop. It offers a distinct strategic option for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Nincada)
• Ability: Empty Shell — prevents opponent from taking Prize cards if Shedinja is Knocked Out
• Attack: Cursed Drop — places 3 damage counters on opponent’s Pokémon in any way
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None listed
• Flavor Text: “A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one’s spirit.”

Key Printings

• Dragons Exalted #48: Sole known printing of this Shedinja card, featuring the unique Empty Shell ability and the Cursed Drop attack.

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants exist for this card.
• Identified by set code bw6 and card number 48.
• Market references include the query “Shedinja Dragons Exalted 48.”
• The card has no regulation mark and no noted resistances or weaknesses.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.
• Its ability to deny Prize cards when Knocked Out makes it a strategic choice in casual play, though official tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

• Protect this rare card from light and moisture to preserve the vivid artwork by Masakazu Fukuda.
• Use a soft sleeve and a rigid top-loader or binder to prevent edge wear and bending.
• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to maintain card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragons Exalted: This set includes the unique Shedinja card #48, notable for its rare status and distinctive Psychic-type abilities. The set’s artwork and design highlight the mysterious qualities of this Pokémon.