ThePokemon TCGincludesseveral valuable sets in the Sun & Moon era, especially sets that feature a beloved theme like Shining Legends. As the name indicates, this set features a plethora of shiny Pokemon, particularly some incredible legendary cards to collect.
While Sun & Moon typically features at least onevaluable full-art trainer card, this set sticks to Pokemon as the main subject of the most expensive cards in Shining Legends. While there’s plenty of variety in the top ten, one legendary claims a clear advantage above the rest.
Cards are ordered according to their market price onTCGplayer, which is subject to change.
10Zoroark GX (Secret) – $11.10
Blending In With The Best
Whether you look atthe most valuable cards in Shining Fates, or this collection from Shining Legends, the “Shining” sets typically feature a great selection of shiny cards to hunt. This Zoroark GX features an atypical color palette for this mimicry Pokemon.
The Rainbow Secret Rare color palette is a stark contrast to its usual dark black coat.
Zoroark has fallen off a bit, as it once sold for around $14, but holding strong above the $11 mark is a good sign on the future value of this card.
9Shining Arceus (Shiny Holo Rare) – $11.52
The Pinnacle Of Pokemon Creation
While Zoroark is a fantastic Pokemon with a gorgeous Rainbow Secret Rare, Arceus, the creator of all Pokemon boasts a beautifulShiny Holo Rare with a cosmic background to appreciate.Arceus is the first card to fully live up to the name of this set, appearing as the first Shining legendary Pokemon.
While some of the most valuable cards in Shining Legends eclipse these first few by a significant margin, theirartwork is exceptionally detailedfor such a small amount of space. Arceus has hit the $15 plateau before and looks to return to that level.
8Shining Genesect (Shiny Holo Rare) – $11.66
Outshining Its Creator
Genesect and Arceus are separated by the smallest margin, with these two legendary Pokemon poised for a legendary fight for the top eight. Shining Genesect’s red palette is a massive shift from its typically purple appearance, and the matching background leans into the change.
However, as is the case for all the most expensive cards in Shining Legends thus far, this card has seen better days with a higher price but maintains a steady value in the double digits. While there’s no telling if higher prices lie ahead, Genesect will struggle to reach the next tier of cards.
7Entei GX (Secret) – $19.58
A Fiery Rainbow Blast
Entei is another legendary inclusion, but isn’t technically shiny, though the Rainbow Secret Rare coloring can give a shiny appearance of sorts.
Entei suffered the same price drop that many Rainbow Secret Rare cards from the Sun & Moon era experienced,leaving it below $20, a far cry from its former $30 highs.However, Entei is a popular legendary Pokemon and this art features a fierce artwork of this famous Fire-type.
6Raichu GX (Secret) – $27.16
A Classic From Kanto
Raichu gives a brief reprieve from the everlasting onslaught of legendary Pokemon. The other Electric-type mouse from Kanto finally gets a little limelight from the favored pre-evolution, Pikachu.
Raichu GX has a similar downward trajectory that’s been typical for the cards below it in value, but Raichu hasn’t dipped quite as dramatically,falling from $32 to its current value.The fact that it has retained most of its value is noteworthy, considering the banquet of incredible cards in this set.
5Rayquaza (Shiny Holo Rare) – $37.91
A Superb Shiny Legend
Shiny Rayquaza is one of the most popular Pokemon variations to grace the Pokemon TCG, boasting one of the most popular collections of cards ever.
Rayquaza has thenoteworthy distinction of breaking the downward trendseen across many of the most expensive cards in Shining Legends. While Rayquaza saw a massive decline, it was short-lived, rebounding in a big way to exceed its original plateau of $35.
4Shining Mew (Shiny Holo Rare) – $40.03
The Start Of The Mew Revolution
Mew is the original mythical Pokemon, and its iconic cotton candy pink color palette is one of the most iconic color choices for any Pokemon. The blue color swap for Shining Mew is a massive but fitting change, perfectly paired with a swirled yellow-ish blue background.
Mew has experienced a similar price fluctuation as Rayquaza, thoughMew has begun to slide down after a massive rebound.It may be a temporary regression, but not even Mew is immune to a pullback after experiencing significant demand and price increases.
3Mewtwo GX (Secret) – $49.62
Passing The Mew Torch To Mewtwo
Mewtwo takes over the Mew mantle from its small counterpart, beginning an incredible reign at the top of the most valuable cards in Shining Legends. This Mewtwo GX isn’t shiny, but shares a similar situation to Entei, as you can catch glimpses of its shiny coloring in the glints of the Rainbow Secret Rare.
Mewtwo isn’t immune from sharp price declines either, asthis card once hovered around $60,but even losing over $10 of its value isn’t enough to bring this card out of the top three.
2Mewtwo GX – HF:SV (Shiny Holo Rare) – $53.60
A Special Mewtwo Variation
Just as Charizard had a duel against itself forthe most valuable card in Burning Shadows, Mewtwo mimics the battle with its Secret and Shiny Holo Rare.
This Mewtwo GX is from the Hidden Fates: Shiny Vault subset.
The shiny Mewtwo color palette presents a distinct recolor of the iconic purple tail, shifting to a neon green hue. While itdipped into the mid-$40s for a brief period,this Mewtwo puts a nose in front of its twin Rainbow Secret Rare, claiming the second spot by a relatively small margin.
1Mewtwo GX (Secret Shining) – $151.55
The Top Mewtwo
The most valuable Mewtwo from Shining Legends is also the most visually unique, offering a view of Mewtwo floating around in a tank.
The equally unique Secret Shining distinction makes this card even more unusual, separating itself from the other cards on this list.
Unlike many of the other most valuable cards in Shining Legends, this Mewtwo GX continues to go up,climbing from a previous high around $130 to its current price exceeding $150.This card’s distinct art and fantastic use of space give you plenty to love about this Mewtwo, as it claims the top spot by almost $100.
