Shuckle – HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Holo Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shuckle from the HeartGold SoulSilver set is a Rare Holo card with 60 HP. It features the unique ability Shell Barricade and the attack Poison Jab. This card is number 11 in the set, showcasing Shuckle’s defensive and strategic traits.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: “The berries it stores in its vase-like shell decompose and become a gooey liquid.”
• Ability: Shell Barricade (prevents all damage to Shuckle on Bench)
• Attack: Poison Jab (30 damage, poisons Defending Pokémon)

Key Printings

This exact printing is the HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Holo variant, numbered 11. It is a Basic Pokémon card with a distinctive Poké-Body ability and a single attack, offering a unique defensive option within the set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code hgss1, card number 11, and the illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, and it features the Grass type symbol.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its defensive ability and poisoning attack suggest niche play strategies, but official tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain condition, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Includes this Shuckle as a Rare Holo Basic Pokémon with a unique defensive Poké-Body and a poison-inducing attack, adding strategic depth to the Grass-type lineup. Release date is unknown.