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Shedinja

Dragon / #11/97

Shedinja

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Dragon
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Source reference
ex3-11

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
30
Type (source)
Grass
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Nincada
Pokédex number
292
Retreat cost
1 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.

Abilities

Wonder Guard

Poke-BODY

Prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Shedinja by your opponent's Evolved Pokémon and Pokémon-ex.

Attacks

Damage Curse

Cost: Colorless

Put 1 damage counter, plus 1 more damage counter for each damage counter on Shedinja, on the Defending Pokémon.

Documented variants

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

  • Reverse
  • Holographic
  • holo · standard
  • reverse · standard

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