2017 Pokemon Sun And Moon Shining Legends Shining Rayquaza #56 BGS 9.5 Holo
2017 Pokemon Sun And Moon Shining Legends Shining Rayquaza #56 BGS 9.5 Holo
Price: $570.00
Shining Rayquaza from Sun & Moon Shining Legends, that secret rare holo sitting at #56/73, slabbed in a BGS 9.5. You know the one—it’s got that sleek, serpentine vibe twisting through the clouds, all emerald and gold with a fierce glare that just pulls you in. The artwork captures Rayquaza mid-roar, like it’s about to unleash on some unsuspecting foe, and yeah, that pose hits hard, especially with the shining foil treatment making the whole card pop under light.
On the card text side, it’s a Dragon-type basic with 120 HP. No Ability here, but the attacks keep it simple and punchy: Dragon Claw for 30 damage, no frills, and then Explosive Flame dealing 130 while you discard five Energy from it—talk about going all-in. Weak to Fairy, resists nothing, retreat cost of three. It’s straightforward, but in a deck, that big hit could swing a game if you’re running energy acceleration.
Shining Legends dropped back in 2017 as a special mini-set, not your standard expansion. What stands out about this printing? It’s one of those shiny variants that harken back to the old Neo sets, with full-art holo and that rainbow sheen. Rayquaza’s been iconic since Emerald days, but this version amps up the mythical dragon lore, fitting right into the Sun & Moon era’s focus on Alola legends and shiny hunters. Not the first Rayquaza, but definitely a standout for collectors who dig the shiny mechanic revival.
Now, on the slab: BGS 9.5 means it’s gem mint territory, with subs probably strong across the board—centering spot-on at maybe 9.5 or 10, edges and corners crisp, surface flawless for that eye appeal. Pops for these in 9.5 aren’t sky-high; from what I’ve seen in reports, you’re looking at under 100 total BGS 9.5s for this card, making it a solid find without being everywhere. The label frames it nicely, preserving that vibrant artwork without any haze.
I’d display this front and center in a case, maybe next to some other sky-high dragons for that thematic shelf vibe.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Shining Rayquaza
– Set: Sun & Moon Shining Legends
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: BGS 9.5
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