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Shedinja

Dragons Exalted / #48/124

Shedinja

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Dragons Exalted
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Masakazu Fukuda
Source reference
bw6-48

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Shedinja appears in an unusual way: a Poké Ball may contain it after a Nincada evolves. Its body stays motionless, does not breathe, and resembles an empty shell. Yet it is said to fly without flapping its wings. A belief also holds that looking into its hollow body could steal a soul; the Pokédex reports this as a belief, not an established fact. Between its unexpected arrival and inert appearance, Shedinja maintains a mysterious reputation.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Alpha Sapphire describes Shedinja appearing in a Poké Ball after Nincada evolves. Pokémon Shield emphasizes that it does not breathe and can fly without wingbeats. Omega Ruby presents the fear associated with its hollow body as a belief.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
60
Type (source)
Psychic
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Nincada
Pokédex number
292
Retreat cost
0 Energy

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

A discarded bug shell that came to life. Peering into the crack on its back is said to steal one's spirit.

Abilities

Empty Shell

Ability

If this Pokémon is Knocked Out, your opponent can’t take any Prize cards for it.

Attacks

Cursed Drop

Cost: Psychic

Put 3 damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon in any way you like.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · standard

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