Shining DarknessJPN
Set market cap
112 cards tracked dailyWhat to target in Shining Darkness
The top 10 cards are 51% of the set’s $1,100.00 estimated singles cost — plan these first and the rest follows on a normal budget.
| # | Card | Number | Rarity | Market | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mew | #promo | Holo Rare | $150.00 | $3,449.50 |
| 2 |  Lugia | #promo | Holo Rare | $79.99 | $1,877.67 |
| 3 |  Charizard | #promo | Holo Rare | $60.79 | — |
| 4 |  Palkia LV.X | #promo | Holo Rare | $59.99 | $1,512.50 |
| 5 |  Darkrai LV.X | #promo | Holo Rare | $46.25 | $3,050.00 |
| 6 |  Raikou | #promo | Holo Rare | $37.99 | $370.21 |
| 7 |  Darkrai | #promo | Holo Rare | $35.00 | $927.68 |
| 8 |  Ho-Oh | #promo | Holo Rare | $30.00 | $825.00 |
| 9 |  Suicune | #promo | Holo Rare | $29.99 | $794.00 |
| 10 |  Entei | #promo | Holo Rare | $29.00 | $834.07 |
How Shining Darkness is built
Rarity breakdown
Price distribution
Most cards are bulk — the set’s value concentrates in a few chase cards.
Singles or sealed?
Sealed product comparison
Which Shining Darkness cards are worth grading?
Positive expected value after ~$25 fees at live PSA prices and this set's real gem rates.
Mew #promoraw $150.00 → PSA 10 $3,449.50 23×EV +$1,195.81Lugia #promoraw $79.99 → PSA 10 $1,877.67 23.5×EV +$827.41Palkia LV.X #promoraw $59.99 → PSA 10 $1,512.50 25.2×EV +$616.85Darkrai LV.X #promoraw $46.25 → PSA 10 $3,050.00 65.9×EV +$1,203.19Raikou #promoraw $37.99 → PSA 10 $370.21 9.7×EV +$125.74Darkrai #promoraw $35.00 → PSA 10 $927.68 26.5×EV +$348.85Strong PSA 10 premium — the math works only on gem-worthy copies.
Fees eat most of the margin. Grade to preserve a pristine pull, not for profit.
Premiums and EV use tonight’s PSA prices and this set’s real gem rates — not projections.
What collectors say about Shining Darkness
Creators on Shining Darkness
Synthesized from widely-reported collector consensus — see a take that’s off? Use the report link on any card page.
Protect your Shining Darkness cards
This set has 1 cards worth $100+ — sleeve-and-toploader territory at minimum, and the chase cards deserve double-sleeving.
Every card worth more than bulk goes in a sleeve before anything else touches it.
eBay →The archival-safe standard for cards you handle — double-sleeve chase cards with a perfect-fit inner.
eBay →Sleeve + toploader is the minimum for anything you might grade or sell raw.
eBay →Side-loaders keep cards from sliding out; zip closure keeps dust and drops away.
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All cards 119
Most valuable cards in Shining Darkness
- Mew #promo — $150.00
- Lugia #promo — $79.99
- Charizard #promo — $60.79
- Palkia LV.X #promo — $59.99
- Darkrai LV.X #promo — $46.25
- Raikou #promo — $37.99
- Darkrai #promo — $35.00
- Ho-Oh #promo — $30.00
- Suicune #promo — $29.99
- Entei #promo — $29.00
About Shining Darkness (Japanese)
Shining Darkness (Japanese) is a Pokémon TCG expansion in the Japanese series, released on 2007-07-05. The set contains 119 cards. The combined market value of a complete set is currently $1,090.31, with Mew #promo as the most valuable card at $150.00. Prices update nightly from live market data.
Shining Darkness (Japanese) — FAQ
How many cards are in Shining Darkness (Japanese)?
Shining Darkness (Japanese) contains 119 cards.
What is the most valuable card in Shining Darkness (Japanese)?
Mew #promo at $150.00, based on live market data updated nightly.
How much is a complete Shining Darkness (Japanese) set worth?
A complete raw set is currently worth about $1,090.31 at market prices.
When was Shining Darkness (Japanese) released?
Shining Darkness (Japanese) was released on 2007-07-05.