Shining Legends Master Set: 142 Cards, Checklist & Prices
By Cardrake Research Team · Updated
Released 2017
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Sun & Moon Shining Legends chase cards & key targets
Mewtwo GX Secret Shining leads Shining Legends at $813.25, with Shining Mew ($199.17) and Shining Rayquaza ($153.93) behind it. The top three alone are 71% of the estimated master-set cost — plan these purchases first and the rest of the set follows on a normal budget.
| Rank | Card | Number | Rarity | Variant | Market Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |  Mewtwo GX Secret Shining | 78/73 | Shiny Holo Rare | Holofoil | $813.25 |
| #2 |  Shining Mew | 40/73 | Shiny Holo Rare | Holofoil | $199.17 |
| #3 |  Shining Rayquaza | 56/73 | Shiny Holo Rare | Holofoil | $153.93 |
| #4 |  Mewtwo GX Secret | 76/73 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $96.11 |
| #5 |  Raichu GX Secret | 75/73 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $44.48 |
| #6 |  Shining Arceus | 57/73 | Shiny Holo Rare | Holofoil | $35.18 |
| #7 |  Shining Jirachi | 42/73 | Shiny Holo Rare | Holofoil | $32.99 |
| #8 |  Entei GX Secret | 74/73 | Secret Rare | Holofoil | $32.78 |
| #9 |  Mewtwo GX Full Art | 72/73 | Ultra Rare | Holofoil | $30.35 |
| #10 |  Zoroark-GX | 77a | Rare Ultra | Holofoil | $27.77 |
Acquisition Strategy
- • Monitor price trends - chase cards often fluctuate based on tournament results and influencer coverage
- • Consider condition flexibility - a LP/MP copy can save 30-50% on vintage cards
- • Check multiple marketplaces - prices vary significantly between TCGPlayer, eBay, and local stores
- • Buy during market dips - major releases and reprints often cause temporary price drops
What's in the Sun & Moon Shining Legends master set
The Sun & Moon Shining Legends master set is 142 cards: 73 base + 61 reverse holos + 5 secret rares. That covers every printed variant — reverse holofoils, secret rares, and the special-art chase cards numbered past 73/73.
About this set
Rarity breakdown
| Rarity | Cards | Share of printed set |
|---|---|---|
| Uncommon | 26 | 36% |
| Common | 23 | 32% |
| Holo Rare | 12 | 16% |
| Ultra Rare | 7 | 10% |
| Shiny Holo Rare | 7 | 10% |
| Secret Rare | 4 | 5% |
| Rare Ultra | 1 | 1% |
| Rare Holo GX | 1 | 1% |
Price distribution
How card values spread across the set. Most cards are bulk under a dollar; a few chase cards hold most of the value.
Artist spotlight
The illustrators behind the most cards in this set, with their standout artwork. Tap a card for details.
5ban Graphics
12 cards in this set
Mitsuhiro Arita
5 cards in this set
kawayoo
4 cards in this set
nagimiso
4 cards in this set
Toyste Beach
4 cards in this set
Ryo Ueda
4 cards in this set
Sun & Moon Shining Legends master set buying guide
Where to buy Sun & Moon Shining Legends, which sealed product is worth the money, and when to pull the trigger.
Packs or singles?
Pack opening offers good value for this set
All Sun & Moon Shining Legends sealed products
| Product | Market | |
|---|---|---|
| Shining Legends Super-Premium Collection [Ho-Oh GX] | $1560.00 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Elite Trainer Box | $1183.16 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Premium Powers Collection | $999.99 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Special Collection: Raichu GX | $537.14 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Special Collection: Zoroark GX | $499.99 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Collection: Shiny Darkrai GX | $462.49 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Pin Collection: Mewtwo | $414.63 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Pin Collection: Zoroark | $386.50 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Pin Collection: Marshadow | $329.99 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Pin Collection: Pikachu | $327.56 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Booster Pack | $109.79 | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Collector Chest | — | Shop → |
| Shining Legends Figure Collection: Shiny Darkrai GX | — | Shop → |
| Shining Legends: Shiny Zygarde GX Box | — | Shop → |
When to buy
Singles panic-priced. Sealed carries 30–50% premium. Wait if you can.
Best window for singles. Chase cards find their floor.
Bulk dips 15–20% on reprint news. Chase cards stay steady.
Sealed and top chase cards begin appreciation cycle.
Collecting strategy
Most cards in this set are worth around $0.84 as singles. Opening packs is the fun way to build your base of commons and uncommons with a chance at lucky pulls — but chase cards are statistically unlikely from sealed product. For most master set collectors, the smart approach is packs for bulk, singles for the rest.
Mix of singles and strategic pack opening
Track your progress in the Sun & Moon Shining Legends binder planner →
Storage & protection
Protect your 142-card Sun & Moon Shining Legends master set with archival binders, perfect-fit sleeves, and top loaders for the chase cards. Plan on $150–250 for complete coverage.
Premium binders
Dragon Shield Codex · $30–50
Archival pages, side-loading pockets, acid-free. For 142 cards, plan on 8 double-sided 9-pocket pages.
Perfect-fit sleeves
Every card · $30–50 total
Prevent micro-scratches from sliding cards in and out of binder pockets. You'll need roughly 2 packs for full coverage.
Top loaders
Chase cards · $15–25/pack
Rigid protection for SIRs and grading candidates. Essential for anything over $50 raw.
Sun & Moon Shining Legends card list
Every card in the Sun & Moon Shining Legends master set. Search, filter by rarity or price, and mark off what you own as you go. Tap any card for prices and variants.
Track your collection. Mark cards owned or wanted, add condition & notes, and watch your master set progress.
| Card | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|
Bulbasaur1/73 · Common | $0.86 | N RH |
Ivysaur2/73 · Common | $0.38 | N RH |
Venusaur3/73 · Uncommon | $2.04 | N RH |
Shroomish4/73 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Breloom5/73 · Common | $0.25 | N RH |
Carnivine6/73 · Uncommon | $0.34 | N RH |
Shaymin7/73 · Holo Rare | $0.38 | Holo RH |
Virizion8/73 · Holo Rare | $0.36 | Holo RH |
Shining Genesect9/73 · Shiny Holo Rare | $13.41 | Holo |
Entei GX10/73 · Ultra Rare | $4.26 | Holo |
Entei-GX10a · Rare Holo GX | $4.26 | Holo |
Torkoal11/73 · Common | $0.23 | N RH |
Larvesta12/73 · Common | $0.16 | N RH |
Volcarona13/73 · Uncommon | $0.30 | N RH |
Reshiram14/73 · Holo Rare | $0.66 | Holo RH |
Litten15/73 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Torracat16/73 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Incineroar17/73 · Uncommon | $0.30 | N RH |
Totodile18/73 · Common | $0.46 | N RH |
Croconaw19/73 · Common | $0.26 | N RH |
Feraligatr20/73 · Uncommon | $0.39 | N RH |
Qwilfish21/73 · Common | $0.18 | N RH |
Buizel22/73 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Floatzel23/73 · Uncommon | $0.19 | N RH |
Palkia24/73 · Holo Rare | $0.50 | Holo RH |
Manaphy25/73 · Holo Rare | $0.37 | Holo RH |
Keldeo26/73 · Holo Rare | $0.42 | Holo RH |
Shining Volcanion27/73 · Shiny Holo Rare | $6.59 | Holo |
Pikachu28/73 · Common | $2.20 | N RH |
Raichu GX29/73 · Ultra Rare | $5.01 | Holo |
Voltorb30/73 · Common | $0.17 | N RH |
Electrode31/73 · Uncommon | $0.17 | N RH |
Raikou32/73 · Holo Rare | $0.83 | Holo RH |
Plusle33/73 · Common | $1.30 | N RH |
Minun34/73 · Common | $0.33 | N RH |
Zekrom35/73 · Holo Rare | $0.48 | Holo RH |
Ekans36/73 · Common | $0.31 | N RH |
Arbok37/73 · Uncommon | $0.32 | N RH |
Jynx38/73 · Common | $0.39 | N RH |
Mewtwo GX39/73 · Ultra Rare | $15.16 | Holo |
Shining Mew40/73 · Shiny Holo Rare | $199.29 | Holo |
Latios41/73 · Holo Rare | $1.09 | Holo RH |
Shining Jirachi42/73 · Shiny Holo Rare | $33.38 | Holo |
Golett43/73 · Common | $0.20 | N RH |
Golurk44/73 · Uncommon | $0.21 | N RH |
Marshadow45/73 · Holo Rare | $0.59 | Holo RH |
Stunfisk46/73 · Common | $0.09 | N RH |
Spiritomb47/73 · Uncommon | $0.21 | N RH |
Purrloin48/73 · Common | $0.21 | N RH |
Liepard49/73 · Uncommon | $0.06 | N RH |
Frequently asked questions
How many cards are in the Shining Legends master set?▾
The Shining Legends master set is 142 cards: 73 base cards, 61 reverse holofoils, and 5 secret rares and special-art cards. The base set alone is 78 unique cards, numbered 001/73 through the secret rares. Track all 142 with the free interactive checklist on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
What are the chase cards in Shining Legends?▾
The top chase card in Shining Legends is Mewtwo GX Secret Shining (Shiny Holo Rare) at $813.25. Other high-value cards include Shining Mew ($199.17) and Shining Rayquaza ($153.93). See the full chase card rankings above for current prices.
See also: Chase card rankings, Binder layout planner
How much does a Shining Legends master set cost?▾
A complete Shining Legends master set is estimated at $1,652 based on current TCGPlayer market prices. Budget collectors can start with the base set for significantly less, while premium completionists targeting graded copies should expect higher costs.
See also: Master set budgeting guide, Binder layout planner
What is the complete Shining Legends master set card list?▾
The Shining Legends set contains 73 base cards across 8 rarity tiers plus 5 secret rares. View the complete card list with images, prices, and rarity information on the Shining Legends binder layout page on Cardrake.
See also: Binder layout planner
How should I organize Shining Legends in a binder?▾
For 142 cards (including reverse holos), a 9-pocket binder needs 8 double-sided pages and a 12-pocket binder needs 6 pages. Use Cardrake's visual binder planner to preview exactly how your cards will be laid out before you start sleeving.
See also: Binder layout planner, Binder organization guide
Is there a Shining Legends master set checklist?▾
Yes — Cardrake provides a visual master set checklist for Shining Legends with all 78 cards. You can track owned and missing cards, view your completion percentage, and plan your binder layout. Sign up for the Collector plan to save your progress.
See also: Binder layout planner
Is Shining Legends worth collecting as a master set?▾
Shining Legends has 78 unique cards with an estimated completion cost of $1,652. The manageable set size makes it a good choice for newer master set collectors. With 17 cards over $10, most of the value is concentrated in a few key cards.
See also: Master set guide, Binder layout planner