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Shedinja

Mega Evolution / #061/132

Shedinja

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Mega Evolution
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
IKEDA Saki
Source reference
me01-061

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
Regulation mark
I
Retreat cost
0 Energy
Weakness (source)
Darkness ×2
Resistance (source)
Fighting -30

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

Fragile Husk

Ability

If this Pokémon is Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon ex, your opponent can't take any Prize cards for it.

Attacks

Damage Beat

Cost: Psychic

Damage: 20×

This attack does 20 damage for each damage counter on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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