Shelgon (Roaring Skies 56) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Shelgon from the Roaring Skies set is an uncommon Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features the sturdy Exoskeleton ability and the dynamic Rolling Tackle attack. This card is numbered 56 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bagon)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fairy ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Exoskeleton — reduces damage taken by 10 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Rolling Tackle — costs Fire, Water, and Colorless energy, deals 60 damage
• Flavor Text: Its armored body makes all attacks bounce off. The armor is too tough, however, making it heavy and somewhat sluggish.
• Set: XY, Roaring Skies (xy6)
• Card Number: 56
• Rarity: Uncommon

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing from the Roaring Skies set, card number 56. It is a standard Stage 1 Dragon-type Shelgon with the Exoskeleton ability and a single attack, Rolling Tackle. The card’s artwork by sui is distinctive for its detailed portrayal of Shelgon’s tough armor.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy6” and the card number “56.” The card is classified as Uncommon and features the Dragon type with a retreat cost of 3. The image can be referenced at /images/xy6/xy6-56.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed artwork, maintaining the card’s surface and edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): Shelgon appears as a solid Stage 1 Dragon-type with a unique damage-reducing ability, fitting well into Dragon-themed decks. The set itself is known for featuring powerful Flying-type Pokémon and Dragon evolutions. This Shelgon card adds defensive utility with its Exoskeleton ability and a moderate 60-damage attack.