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Shining Mew
Sun & Moon•2017
$179.50Market Price
Raw NM
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Shining Mew Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Shining Mew is one of the marquee Shining Pokémon in Shining Legends, a special Sun & Moon expansion built around unusually colored mythic and legendary Pokémon rather than a standard main set release.
Set Lore
Unlike regular expansions, Shining Legends packs were distributed only through special products instead of booster boxes, which gives cards like Shining Mew a distinct sealed-product story collectors still associate with the set.
In-Game
Mew’s flavor text on this card echoes one of the franchise’s oldest mysteries, since the games describe Mew as the ancestor of all Pokémon and also let it learn an unusually wide range of moves.
Cultural Impact
Mew became legendary partly because Game Freak programmer Shigeki Morimoto added it at the very end of Pokémon Red and Blue’s development as a hidden secret, helping turn rumor and discovery into part of Pokémon’s identity.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma, an artist who began contributing to the Pokémon TCG during the Black & White era and is especially appreciated by collectors for soft, expressive character work.
Card Reference
About Shining Mew
Shining Mew is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Shining Legends set, card number 40, illustrated by Sanosuke Sakuma. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sun & Moon era, and was released in 2017. The current market price is $179.50, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Shining Legends
- Card Number
- #40
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Artist
- Sanosuke Sakuma
- Release Year
- 2017
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sun & Moon
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Shining Mew?
The current market price of Shining Mew is $179.50. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Shining Mew from?
Shining Mew is from the Pokemon Shining Legends set, card number 40, released in 2017.
Is Shining Mew worth grading?
Whether Shining Mew is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Shining Mew?
You can buy or sell Shining Mew on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.