Shining Tyranitar · Neo Destiny, what to know.
About the Shining Tyranitar card
Shining Tyranitar is card 113 of 113 in Neo Destiny, released in February 2002, a Rare Shining. It is a Basic Darkness-type with 80 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Tyranitar needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Shining Tyranitar is an alternate-color print from the late Neo era, a chase rarity pulled at a fraction of the standard holo rate.
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Sugimori is the lead character designer of Pokémon itself, so his card art carries the tight, on-model look that defined how the creatures appear in the games.
The card's flavor text gives Tyranitar a line of lore: "It is so powerful, it can knock down a mountain with hust one arm."
About Tyranitar in the Pokémon world
A Rock-Dark pseudo-legendary. Large bipedal silhouette. One of the most-feared Generation 2 Pokémon. Neo Discovery holo Tyranitar is a marquee Generation 2 holo. Obsidian Flames Tyranitar ex revived modern collector demand.
What is Shining Tyranitar worth?
Shining Tyranitar 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 Tyranitar, 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 Tyranitar. Print misregistration and fine scratches in the darkness 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 Tyranitar
Buying Shining Tyranitar well means pricing the exact print and grade, not the card name. The 1st Edition Shining Tyranitar trades above the Unlimited copy, so confirm the stamp before you agree a number. Always see the holo surface in good light first.
