Shinx – Mysterious Treasures (#98)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Shinx (#98) is a Common card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Lee HyunJung and the Plasma attack (10 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Shinx.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.40, Cardmarket average sale is €1.41, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.40
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.59
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 98
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Lee HyunJung
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +10
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Luxio
Attacks & Strategy
-
Plasma
[Lightning]
— 10
Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Shinx.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Shinx from Mysterious Treasures (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Lee HyunJung.
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 Shinx 98 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Shinx's Plasma deals 10 damage for Lightning energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, search your discard pile for a Lightning Energy card and attach it to Shinx.
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting +10 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Shinx Cards
Looking for other Shinx cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #98 ← Current | 60 | 1 attack | Common | $0.40 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Shinx is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Lee HyunJung, 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 Shinx 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
- Common cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Lee HyunJung resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Shinx 98 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Lee HyunJung. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Shinx have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Shinx 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 Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Shinx works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.