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Shinx
Next Destinies 42/99 • common
- Set
- Next Destinies
- Number
- 42/99
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2012
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.32
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Shinx card from the Next Destinies expansion was released in 2012 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Black & White series. This set was notable for introducing the Pokémon-EX mechanic, which featured powerful cards with high hit points and unique artwork that broke the visual conventions of standard cards. As a common card, this Shinx served as a foundational piece for players looking to evolve their deck toward Luxray, a popular Electric-type attacker in the competitive landscape of that era.
The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, a prolific artist who has contributed to the Pokémon TCG since the early 2000s. Harada's work on this card leans into a clean, digital aesthetic consistent with the Black & White era's design direction, focusing on a playful, dynamic pose for the feline-like Pokémon. It remains a nostalgic inclusion for collectors who favor the early generation-five aesthetic, often sought out for its simple charm and the artist's signature style.
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