Shelgon Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shelgon is an Uncommon Dragon-type Pokémon card from the Black & White—Plasma Blast set, numbered 63. With 80 HP and straightforward attacks, it offers solid mid-stage utility. Akira Komayama’s artwork emphasizes Shelgon’s rugged, armored form.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Shelgon
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Bagon)
• Type: Dragon
• HP: 80
• Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Resistance: None
• Attacks:
• Knock Away: Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage (10+ damage).
• Rollout: Deals 50 damage.
• Flavor Text: “Within its rugged shell, its cells have begun changing. The shell peels off the instant it evolves.”
• Illustrator: Akira Komayama
• Set Code: bw10-63
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Series: Black & White
• Image:

Key Printings

The notable printing is Plasma Blast #63, showcasing the classic Black & White series frame and Akira Komayama’s depiction of Shelgon’s tough exterior.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate arts. It’s identified by set code bw10-63, Uncommon rarity, Dragon typing, and Stage 1 evolution status.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Use a sleeve and store away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or surface scratches—especially over the artwork by Akira Komayama—and keep it in a temperature-controlled environment to preserve color and card integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast: Features Shelgon as a solid Stage 1 Dragon-type with balanced HP and attacks, offering coin-flip damage potential and consistent attack power within a set known for varied typings and strategic options.