Shining Legends

Status: Released (October 2017)

Shiny Pokémon Return in Shining Legends

On October 6, 2017, the special expansion Shining Legends brought back one of the most beloved card types in history: Shining Pokémon. Last seen in the Neo series, these cards featured Pokémon in their alternate "shiny" colorations with textured foil that made the Pokémon pop off the card. Featuring legendary favorites like "Shining Mew," "Shining Rayquaza," and "Shining Jirachi," this set was a dedicated collector's dream, available only through special boxed sets rather than individual booster packs.

Zoroark-GX Takes the Stage

While the shiny cards were the visual hook, Shining Legends forever changed the competitive landscape with one card: "Zoroark-GX." Its "Trade" ability allowed players to discard a card to draw two cards, providing an unparalleled draw engine that could attack for massive damage with "Riotous Beating." This card was so powerful and consistent that it defined the meta for its entire rotation, finding its way into almost every deck archetype. Whether you were a collector chasing the "Mewtwo-GX" in a test tube or a player building the ultimate Zoroark deck, Shining Legends was a modern classic.