Shellder Collector’s Guide: Fusion Strike #50

Character Intro

Shellder (#50) is a Common Water-type from the Fusion Strike set with 70 HP. As a Basic Rapid Strike Pokémon featuring Tongue Slap and Wave Splash, it offers straightforward, dependable damage for simple deck builds.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic, Rapid Strike
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Tongue Slap (10 damage, Water energy)
• Wave Splash (20 damage, Water + Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Its hard shell repels any kind of attack. It is vulnerable only when its shell is open.
• Illustrator: kawayoo
• Set: Fusion Strike (swsh8)
• Card Number: 50
• Rarity: Common
• Regulation Mark: E

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike set printing of Shellder, card number 50. It is a Basic Rapid Strike Pokémon card with no evolutions from previous cards. The artwork by kawayoo is unique to this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “swsh8” and the regulation mark “E.” The card is classified as Common rarity and features the subtype “Basic, Rapid Strike.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid illustration and card condition, store Shellder in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike (swsh8): Shellder appears as a Basic Rapid Strike Pokémon with straightforward Water-type attacks. The set emphasizes dynamic battle styles, and this card fits well into Water-themed decks despite its unknown tournament legality.