Question 1

What is the current market value of Shinx #42?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Shinx in Next Destinies at roughly $0.24. Week-over-week movement is upward at 20.0%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($0.21), by 16.1%. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.10 and a peak around $0.41 (129% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Shinx #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly movement is positive (20.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (140%). With a 129% 90-day spread ($0.10-$0.41), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.21), the card is trading 16.1% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Shinx #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2012, Next Destinies introduced this print of Shinx. The printed flavor text states: "The extension and contraction of its muscles generates electricity. It glows when in trouble." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Jump On" and "Static Shock". Fighting weakness applies to this print. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Shinx cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Shinx printings create a useful comparison set for Shinx. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.03 and $6.62 (21967% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.28), this card is -81%. Notable alternatives include Shinx #43 (Next Destinies) at $0.24, Shinx #98 (Diamond & Pearl) at $0.20, Shinx #98 (Mysterious Treasures) at $0.32, and Shinx #118 (Legends Awakened) at $0.29.

Question 5

What set is Shinx #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Next Destinies entered circulation in 2012. Next Destinies is grouped under the Black & White era. The checklist contains 103 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 14 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Next Destinies checklist, Shinx occupies position #42 as a Common card.

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