Shinx #74
From Arceus, Shinx (#74) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $6.29 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Shinx #74. Sell on your own schedule.
Shinx at a glance
- Arceus, Platinum series, 2009.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Trades around $6.29 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Shinx price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shinx #74.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.00
- Mid
- $39.40
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $0.43
- High
- —
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Is this Shinx a good deal?
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About Shinx #74
Card #74 of Arceus is Shinx, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Platinum series (2009). The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.
sui illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.29, with listings from $5.00 to —.
“The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble.”
Printed flavour text on the Arceus #74 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Arceus
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #74 / 99
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- sui
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #403
- Released
- 2009/11/04
Shinx attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shinx #74 — the playability layer behind the price.
Gnaw
Swagger
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting +10
- Resistance
- Metal -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Shinx price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shinx #74.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.29), Normal ($0.49) — 2 versions in total.
$6.29 gives Shinx real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
$6.29 gives Shinx real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket does not list Shinx, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Shinx price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Shinx, with a recorded low of $6.29 and high of $6.29; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Shinx?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.29 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.16 via eBay's default tier, $5.19 on TCGplayer, $5.63 on Cardmarket, $5.30 on Whatnot and $6.29 selling directly — a $1.13 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Shinx #74.
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 Shinx?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shinx #74 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 $6.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-62.5% 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.
Shinx within Arceus
Shinx ranks #68 of 75 tracked Arceus cards by market value, against a set median of $17.93.
It sits in the top 11% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar LV. X (#97), valued at $698.88.
What makes Shinx valuable
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Classic-era cards like Shinx (2009) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Artwork by sui is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Lightning typing means Shinx has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Common rarity, Shinx is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
Buying & selling Shinx
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $6.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Arceus was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.29 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Shinx can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Shinx value questions
What is the value of Shinx?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $6.29 (low $5.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Shinx a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era Platinum set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Shinx rare?
Shinx is a Common card from Arceus (Platinum series, 2009). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Shinx?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.29), Normal ($0.49). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shinx sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.29. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Shinx?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by sui also matters to collector demand.
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