Shining Mewtwo · Neo Destiny, what to know.
About the Shining Mewtwo card
Shining Mewtwo is card 109 of 113 in Neo Destiny, released in February 2002, a Rare Shining. It is a Basic Psychic-type with 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Mewtwo needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Shining Mewtwo is an alternate-color print from the late Neo era, a chase rarity pulled at a fraction of the standard holo rate.
Illustrated by Hironobu Yoshida.
The Pokédex entry printed on Shining Mewtwo reads: "It uses its highly developed psychic powers to defeat its enemies before they even have time to think."
About Mewtwo in the Pokémon world
The cloned psychic Legendary Pokémon. Final boss of the original Red and Blue. Famous for the first Pokémon movie. Base Set holo Mewtwo is one of the most accessible Base Set holos and frequently recommended as a first vintage graded purchase. The 1st Edition print is in steady demand.
What is Shining Mewtwo worth?
Shining Mewtwo is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Neo Destiny's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Neo Destiny holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to Shining Charizard at the top; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Destiny produced 1st Edition, Unlimited, Shining prints. For Shining Mewtwo, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Expect the holo window to set the grade on Shining Mewtwo. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the psychic foil are the usual reasons a copy lands at a 9, and edge whitening against the frame is the next thing a grader notes.
If you are collecting Shining Mewtwo
If you are buying Shining Mewtwo, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. For a raw Shining Mewtwo above a few hundred dollars, insist on angled-light photos of the holo so you can spot hairlines.
