Shining Rayquaza #56
Shining Rayquaza #56 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $156.58, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 Rayquaza #56 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Shining Rayquaza at a glance
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $156.58 (Holofoil).
- From Shining Legends (Sun & Moon), released 2017.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €145.41.
- Short-term trend 5.5% (7d vs 30d).
Shining Rayquaza price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Shining Rayquaza #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $94.05
- Mid
- $155.00
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Shining Rayquaza #56
Printed as #56 in Shining Legends, Shining Rayquaza belongs to the Sun & Moon series and dates to 2017. A Dragon-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $156.58, with listings from $94.05 to —.
“It lives in the ozone layer far above the clouds and cannot be seen from the ground.”
Printed flavour text on the Shining Legends #56 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Shining Legends
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #56 / 73
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Dragon
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #384
- Released
- 2017/10/06
Shining Rayquaza attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Shining Rayquaza #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragon Pulse
Discard the top 2 cards of your deck.
Sky Judgment
Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fairy ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Shining Rayquaza price analysis
What drives the current market value of Shining Rayquaza #56.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($156.58).
$156.58 places Shining Rayquaza in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
At $156.58 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket values Shining Rayquaza at a trend of €145.41, an average sold price of €233.16 and a near-mint floor of €23.88.
Shining Rayquaza price history & movement
Recent sales average €173.43 over 7 days versus €164.32 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+5.5%).
Single-day average: €60.00; Cardmarket trend price €145.41.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $155.69–$157.07. The most recent snapshot of $156.58 sits 64% up that range, 0.3% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0.9%.
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 Rayquaza?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Shining Rayquaza at $156.58 nets roughly $135.53 on eBay, $136.32 on TCGplayer, $148.40 via Cardmarket, $139.21 on Whatnot or $156.58 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $21.05.
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
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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 Rayquaza?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Shining Rayquaza #56 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Shining Rayquaza #56.
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 $156.58 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $436.79 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $123.48. You need a graded sale of $202.55 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $198.95 (101.2% 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 Rayquaza within Shining Legends
Shining Rayquaza ranks #3 of 19 tracked Shining Legends cards by market value, against a set median of $29.12.
That is 438% above the middle of the set — a top-89% position.
The set's top card is Mewtwo GX (#78), valued at $823.04.
What makes Shining Rayquaza valuable
- Naoki Saito illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Shining Rayquaza is a Dragon card with 120 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- At $156.58 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Modern-era (2017) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying & selling Shining Rayquaza
- Shining Legends was released in 2017; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Shining Rayquaza has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Shining Rayquaza can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $156.58 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $156.58 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Shining Rayquaza value questions
What is Shining Rayquaza #56 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $156.58 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $94.05 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €145.41.
Is Shining Rayquaza a good investment?
Short-term momentum is rising (+5.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Shining Rayquaza?
Shining Rayquaza 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.
What print variants exist for Shining Rayquaza?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($156.58). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Shining Rayquaza sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $156.58. 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 Shining Rayquaza?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Dragon), and condition. Artwork by Naoki Saito also matters to collector demand.
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