Shining-tyranitar – Neo Destiny (#113)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shining-tyranitar (#113) is a Rare Shining card from Neo - Neo Destiny released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Ken Sugimori and the Mountain Crush attack (30 damage), Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, your opponent discards the top card from his or her deck.. Cardmarket average sale is €429.89, Floor listings start near €99.99.
- Cardmarket trend price: €319.63
- Recent low listing: €99.99
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- 113
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Shining
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Mountain Crush
[Darkness, Fighting, Fighting]
— 30
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, your opponent discards the top card from his or her deck. -
Destructive Fire
[Darkness, Fire, Fire, Fire]
— 50
Flip a coin for each Fire Energy card attached to Shining Tyranitar. For each heads, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Shining Tyranitar or this attack does nothing. Then, for each heads, choose an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon and discard it. If it has fewer Energy cards than that, remove all of them.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shining-tyranitar from Neo Destiny (Rare Shining) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ken Sugimori.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Shining-tyranitar 113 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Shining-tyranitar's Mountain Crush deals 30 damage for Darkness + Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, your opponent discards the top card from his or her...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Darkness Type • Resistant to Psychic -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny #113 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Rare Shining | N/A |
�📦 Neo Destiny Set Context
This Shining-tyranitar is part of the Neo Destiny expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Shining-tyranitar card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Shining cards from Neo Destiny are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ken Sugimori resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Shining-tyranitar 113 was released in 2002 in the Neo Destiny expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Destiny is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Shining-tyranitar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Shining-tyranitar card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Shining-tyranitar works best in Darkness type decks.