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Shinx
Arceus SH12/99 • rare
- Set
- Arceus
- Number
- SH12/99
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $164.25
- Artist
- sui
What it does
As long as Shinx has any Energy attached to it, Shinx has no Weakness.
If your opponent has only 1 Prize card left, this attack does 10 damage plus 30 more damage.
The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in November 2009 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Platinum—Arceus expansion, the Shinx card (SH12/99) stands out as a 'Shiny Pokémon' subset card. These cards were designed to highlight the rare, alternative-colored variants of Pokémon known as Shiny Pokémon, which feature distinct color palettes compared to their standard counterparts. The Arceus set was the final release of the Platinum series, intended to center on the Mythical Pokémon Arceus and its diverse elemental forms, serving as a culmination of the generation four era.
The card features an illustration by Midori Harada, a prolific artist in the Pokémon TCG landscape whose work is characterized by vibrant, clean lines and dynamic compositions. Harada’s design for this Shinx emphasizes its electric typing and unique golden-furred appearance through a stylized, holographic finish. Upon release, these Shiny subset cards were highly sought after by collectors for their visual appeal and lower pull rates, cementing their status as a memorable inclusion in the late-Platinum era of the hobby.
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