Shinx SH12 / 99 Pokemon Card from Arceus Set

Shinx — Arceus SH12/99 Pokémon TCG card

Shinx is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is illustrated by the artist sui and is part of the Arceus set from the mid-2000s era (2009). The…

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About the Shinx Pokémon Card

Shinx is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Arceus set, part of the Platinum series. It carries the collector number SH12/99 and is classified as Rare. The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.

The card includes the flavor text: “The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.”.

Shinx Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Shinx

Card number: SH12/99

Set: Arceus

Series: Platinum

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 50

Artist: sui

Release date: November 4, 2009

National Pokédex number: 403

Why Collect the Shinx Pokémon Card?

Shinx is a solid addition to the Arceus set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Shinx Pokémon Card

Shinx was illustrated by sui.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Shinx Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Shinx is about

51. Recent listings range from roughly
00 (low) to
,648 (high), with a mid-point near
75. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Arceus set has a median card value near $5.00 and an average near

2.16, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +48% over the last 7 days and +47% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Arceus set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Shinx Pokémon Card

Whether Shinx is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 497 copies of this card, of which 13 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 2.6%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Shinx Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Shinx are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 497 copies to date.

Other Printings of Shinx

Shinx appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include DP Black Star Promos DP15 (around $35.00), Paldean Fates 135 (around 4.53) and Legends Awakened 118 (around

7.44).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Shinx Pokémon Card

The Shinx pokémon card is a Rare card from the Arceus set (Platinum series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Arceus set. Its current aggregated market price is about

51; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Shinx card from?

Shinx is from the Arceus set (Platinum series), numbered SH12/99 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Shinx card?

Shinx is classified as Rare.

How much is the Shinx SH12/99 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

51, within a recent range of roughly
00 to
,648. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Shinx card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 497 copies so far, with about 2.6% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Shinx?

PSA has graded 497 copies, of which 13 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 2.6%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Shinx card?

Rare cards like Shinx are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Arceus set released?

The Arceus set was released on November 4, 2009.

Are there other printings of Shinx?

Yes. Shinx appears on 31 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.