The 2002 Shining Tyranitar from the Neo Destiny set is a sought-after Rare Shining card featuring Ken Sugimori's artwork and powerful Darkness-type attacks.
Shining Tyranitar
2002 • Pokémon • Neo Destiny
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Released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, the Shining Tyranitar card (number 113) stands out in the Pokémon Trading Card Game for its distinctive shimmering finish. This Basic Darkness-type Pokémon features 80 HP and is illustrated by the series' original artist, Ken Sugimori. Collectors often seek this card for its visual appeal and its place in the early 2000s era of the franchise. The card’s gameplay offers unique strategic options, including the DarknessFightingFighting Mountain Crush attack, which can disrupt an opponent's deck, and the high-damage Destructive Fire attack. These abilities, combined with its status as a Rare Shining variant, make it a focal point for set completionists and investors alike. Whether you are building a nostalgic collection or looking to add a key piece to your Neo Destiny set, Shining Tyranitar represents a significant milestone in Pokémon card history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Shining Tyranitar
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare Shining
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Darkness
Basic
Psychic -30
3
248
Card Text
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Attack: Mountain Crush (30)
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, your opponent discards the top card from his or her deck.
Attack: Destructive Fire (50)
Flip a coin for each Fire Energy card attached to Shining Tyranitar. For each heads, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Shining Tyranitar or this attack does nothing. Then, for each heads, choose an Energy card attached to the Defending Pokémon and discard it. If it has fewer Energy cards than that, remove all of them.
It is so powerful, it can knock down a mountain with hust one arm.