Shelgon Collector’s Guide (ex3-20)

Character Intro

Shelgon (ex3-20) is a Rare card from the Dragon set with 80 HP. Its defensive Scrunch and straightforward Rolling Attack give it clear, strategic utility, and Mitsuhiro Arita’s illustration lends it a solid presence within the Dragon series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bagon)
• Attacks:
• Scrunch: Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage done to Shelgon during your opponent’s next turn.
• Rolling Attack: Deals 50 damage.
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Fighting -30, Fire -30
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Dragon set (ex3), card number 20. It is classified as a Rare card and features an illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita. No alternate printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Shelgon card. Identification is straightforward by the set code “ex3” and card number “20.” The card’s rarity symbol and illustrator credit further confirm its authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play notes: Scrunch offers defensive tempo by potentially blanking incoming damage for a turn, while Rolling Attack provides a reliable 50-damage option.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its rarity and unknown release date, preserve this Shelgon card in a protective sleeve and store it in a cool, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight to maintain the vividness of Mitsuhiro Arita’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Dragon (ex3): Features Shelgon as a Rare Stage 1 Colorless-type Pokémon with balanced attack options and notable resistances. The defensive Scrunch and the dependable 50-damage Rolling Attack make it a compelling piece for collectors focused on the Dragon series.