Shelgon (ex3-42) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shelgon is an Uncommon card from the Dragon set, numbered 42. It carries 70 HP and features two straightforward attacks—Granite Head and Flare—making it a clean, no-frills pick for collectors of the Dragon series and Ken Sugimori artwork.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: None listed
• Resistances: None listed
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Granite Head: Reduces damage taken by 10 during opponent’s next turn; costs Water + Colorless; deals 20 damage.
• Flare: Deals 40 damage; costs Fire + 2 Colorless.

Key Printings

This exact printing of Shelgon appears in the ex Dragon set, identified by set code ex3 and card number 42. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card and features Ken Sugimori’s classic illustration style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex3,” card number “42,” and the absence of a regulation mark. The card’s type is Colorless, and it evolves from Bagon.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and classic artwork, maintaining clean surfaces and crisp edges is important for long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Dragon (ex3): Shelgon appears as a solid Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with balanced attacks and no special abilities. It fits well into collections focused on the Dragon series and Ken Sugimori’s artwork. The set’s release date is unknown, but it remains a notable entry for collectors of early ex series cards.