Shelgon Collector’s Guide (ex8-45)

Character Intro

Shelgon from the ex Deoxys set is an Uncommon, Stage 1 card numbered 45. With 80 HP, the Hard Protection Poké-Body, and the Rock Smash attack, it offers a sturdy, defense-oriented role in play.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bagon)
• HP: 80
• Ability: Hard Protection (Poké-Body) prevents damage from your Pokémon’s attacks
• Attack: Rock Smash (Fire, Water) – Flip a coin; if heads, does 30 damage plus 10 more
• Weakness: Colorless ×2
• Resistances: Fire -30, Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This Shelgon appears in the ex series’ Deoxys set (ex8) as card 45 at Uncommon rarity. The artwork is by Aya Kusube.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. Key identifiers: set code ex8, card number 45, and the Poké-Body Hard Protection. A common market reference is “Shelgon Deoxys 45.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Per the provided data, this card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its defensive ability and moderate HP make it a tactical choice in casual play, though official tournament use is unclear.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed illustration, preserving edges and surface will help maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): Features Shelgon as a solid Stage 1 Colorless-type with a defensive Poké-Body and a versatile attack requiring Fire and Water energy, fitting the early ex series aesthetics.