The Shining Celebi (106) from the 2002 Neo Destiny set is a highly sought-after Rare Shining card for Pokémon TCG collectors.
Shining Celebi
2002 • Pokémon • Neo Destiny
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Released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the Shining Celebi 106 stands as a defining moment in the first generation of Pokémon TCG collectibles. Designed by artist Hironobu Yoshida, this Rare Shining card utilizes the era's distinctive holofoil treatment to bring the Mythical Pokémon to life. As a Basic Grass-type with 50 HP, it offers unique gameplay mechanics, including the ability to remove damage counters via Water Healing Water or induce status conditions with Psychic Miracle Leaf. For investors and completists, the Neo Destiny set remains a cornerstone of early Pokémon history. The Shining Celebi 106 is particularly notable for its foil treatment, which was a special printing technique used sparingly during this period. Collectors often track these variants to complete their Neo Destiny collections or to build specialized Shining-themed decks. The card’s Pokédex number 251 further cements its identity within the broader franchise lore. Whether you are looking to add a piece of nostalgia to your portfolio or enhance your set completion, this catalog entry represents a key component of early 2000s trading card history.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Shining Celebi
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare Shining
Hironobu Yoshida
Card Stock
English
Holo
50
Grass
Basic
Fire ×2
1
251
Card Text
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Attack: Healing Water
Remove a number of damage counters from 1 of your Benched Pokémon equal to the number of Water Energy cards attached to Shining Celebi. If the Pokémon has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Attack: Miracle Leaf (10)
Flip a number of coins equal to the number of Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. If you get 1 or more heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep, Confused, or Poisoned (your choice).
It is worshipped as a god of the forest. It appears only in undisturbed old-growth forests.