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Shining Genesect
Shining Legends 9/73 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Number
- 9/73
- Rarity
- Rare Shining
- Released
- 2017
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Shiny rare
- Market price
- $13.85
- Artist
- Hitoshi Ariga
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move a Grass Energy from 1 of your other Pokémon to this Pokémon.
This attack does 20 more damage times the amount of Grass Energy attached to this Pokémon.
This ancient bug Pokémon was altered by Team Plasma. They upgraded the cannon on its back.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Shining Genesect was released in 2017 as part of the Shining Legends special expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to reintroduce the 'Shining' card mechanic, a rare subset of cards featuring Pokémon with their alternate-color, or 'shiny', variants. The inclusion of Genesect was intended to capitalize on the popularity of the Mythical Pokémon, which had previously appeared in several high-profile sets and cinematic features.
The card features artwork by Toyste Beach, who utilized a shimmering, foil-heavy aesthetic to distinguish the card from standard releases. This design choice was deliberate, aiming to evoke the prestige and visual distinction associated with the original gold-star and shining cards from the early 2000s. Upon release, the set was received positively by collectors who appreciated the return of these rare color variants, though the card itself is widely considered a staple of the era rather than a standalone historical anomaly.
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