Shelmet – Plasma Blast (#7)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shelmet (#7) is a Common card from Black & White - Plasma Blast released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki and the Yawn attack, The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.23, Cardmarket average sale is €0.09, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.23
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.10
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Card Number
- 7
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Sumiyoshi Kizuki
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Accelgor
Attacks & Strategy
-
Yawn
[Colorless]
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. - Ram [Grass, Colorless] — 20
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shelmet from Plasma Blast (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Shelmet 7 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Shelmet's Yawn for Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Shelmet Cards
Looking for other Shelmet cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Blast #7 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.23 |
�📦 Plasma Blast Set Context
This Shelmet is part of the Plasma Blast expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Shelmet card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Common cards from Plasma Blast are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Sumiyoshi Kizuki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Shelmet 7 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Blast expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Blast is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Shelmet with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Shelmet card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Shelmet works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.