Collecting Dhelmise: The Complete Card Guide for Aesthetic Binders
The ultimate Dhelmise card collector guide for Sea Creatures binders — top cards, rare pulls, display tips, and evolution spreads.
2025-03-09
Popularity Rank: #359
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #313
2019 survey: #401
#359 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0781
Height
3.9 m
Weight
210.0 kg
Capture rate
25 / 255
Generation
Gen VII
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
6,375 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Green
Habitat
—
Shape
Blob
Dhelmise — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Dhelmise stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Dhelmise feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Soft nature vibes — Dhelmise feels like it belongs in a botanical-themed spread.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Dhelmise is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Dhelmise from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
Two Star
Celestial Guardians
Two Star
Celestial Guardians
Four Diamond
Journey Together
Common
Mythical Island
Two Diamond
Surging Sparks
Common
Temporal Forces
Uncommon
Shining Fates
Ultra Rare
Shining Fates
Ultra Rare
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
Sword & Shield
Holo Rare V
Showing 12 of 18 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Dhelmise edition
Spread layout for Dhelmise, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Dhelmise #98 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Dhelmise binder page.
Dhelmise #20 (Unified Minds) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Dhelmise binder page.
Dhelmise #22 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Dhelmise binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Dhelmise mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Dhelmise chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Cosmic Eclipse
Uncommon
Unified Minds
Uncommon
Celestial Storm
Rare
Mega Evolution
Common
Celestial Guardians
Two Star
Celestial Guardians
Two Star
Celestial Guardians
Four Diamond
Right page
Journey Together
Common
Mythical Island
Two Diamond
Surging Sparks
Common
Temporal Forces
Uncommon
Shining Fates
Ultra Rare
Shining Fates
Ultra Rare
Vivid Voltage
Uncommon
Sword & Shield
Holo Rare V
Sword & Shield
Ultra Rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Dhelmise cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Wide illustrated scenes and promotional art you can print across multiple binder pockets — not cropped card frames.
Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Scene art via artofpkm.com — Scene artwork (Art of Pokémon)
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Scene references via artofpkm.com. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- National Dex #781 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Dhelmise (ダダリン) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Sea Creatures, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Ghost/Grass typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Dhelmise cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Dhelmise — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
70
Attack
131
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
86
Sp. Def
90
Speed
40
Total: 517
Players file Dhelmise around tier "Past" while Ability Steelworker (This Pokémon's Steel moves have 1.5× power.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Ghost/Grass typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Dhelmise — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Dhelmise, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Swinging its massive anchor, it can KO Wailord in a single blow. What appears to be green seaweed is actually its body.
The soul of seaweed adrift in the waves became reborn as this Pokémon. It maintains itself with new infusions of seabed detritus and seaweed.
It wraps its prey in green seaweed and sucks away their vitality. It only likes to go after big prey like Wailord.
A second dex beat (Shield) frames Dhelmise as after lowering its anchor, it waits for its prey.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Dhelmise shows up in Ultra Sun lore as one that wraps its prey in green seaweed and sucks away their vitality.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Moruda
Spanish
Dhelmise
French
Sinistrail
Italian
Dhelmise
Japanese
ダダリン
Japanese (Romaji)
Dadarin
Korean
타타륜
Chinese (Simplified)
破破舵轮
Chinese (Traditional)
破破舵輪
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