Shining Jirachi #42
🔥 Hot MoveFrom Shining Legends, Shining Jirachi (#42) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $38.22 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Shining Jirachi #42 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shining Jirachi at a glance
- Trades around $38.22 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €58.27 (7d), €29.22 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €32.68.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Shining Legends, Sun & Moon series, 2017.
Shining Jirachi price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shining Jirachi #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $31.59
- Mid
- $41.63
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Shining Jirachi #42
Shining Legends placed Shining Jirachi at #42; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2017 within the Sun & Moon series. It is a Psychic-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Shigenori Negishi illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $38.22, with listings from $31.59 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #42 / 73
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Shigenori Negishi
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Psychic
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2017/10/06
Shining Jirachi attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shining Jirachi #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Stellar Reign
If your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an evolved Pokémon, devolve it by putting all of the Evolution cards on it into your opponent’s hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Shining Jirachi price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shining Jirachi #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($38.22) — 1 version in total.
A $38.22 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $38.22 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Shining Jirachi trends at €32.68 on Cardmarket (avg sold €37.19, lowest NM €5.00).
Shining Jirachi price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €58.27, 99.4% above the 30-day average of €29.22.
The most recent 24-hour average is €20.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €32.68.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $33.59–$38.22. The most recent snapshot of $38.22 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 4.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Shining Jirachi?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $38.22 market translates to a net of about $32.86 (eBay), $33.05 (TCGplayer), $35.96 (Cardmarket), $33.75 (Whatnot) or $38.22 (direct). That $5.36 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shining Jirachi #42.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Shining Jirachi?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shining Jirachi #42 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $38.22 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $43.13 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $84.20 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $5.57 (7.1% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Shining Jirachi within Shining Legends
Shining Jirachi ranks #6 of 19 tracked Shining Legends cards by market value, against a set median of $29.12.
That is 31% above the middle of the set — a top-74% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo GX (#78), valued at $823.04.
What makes Shining Jirachi valuable
- Shining Jirachi is a Psychic card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Priced at $38.22 with steady supply, Shining Jirachi sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Shigenori Negishi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern (2017) sets are heavily collected, making Shining Jirachi's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Shining Jirachi
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $38.22 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $38.22 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Shining Jirachi, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Shining Jirachi can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Shining Jirachi has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Shining Jirachi value questions
What is Shining Jirachi #42 worth?
Shining Jirachi trades near $38.22 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $31.59–—; Cardmarket shows €32.68.
Will Shining Jirachi hold its value?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is trending up in the short term (99.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Shining Jirachi?
Shining Jirachi is a Ultra Rare card from Shining Legends (Sun & Moon series, 2017). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Which versions of Shining Jirachi are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($38.22). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Shining Jirachi?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $38.22. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Shining Jirachi cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Psychic), and condition. Artwork by Shigenori Negishi also matters to collector demand.
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