Question 1

What is the current market value of Shinx #42?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Shinx in Next Destinies at roughly $0.30. Over the last 7 days it declined 2.7%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($0.30). In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.25 to $0.32 (23% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Shinx #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 2.7% this week, and current pricing sits 6% below its recent high watermark. With a 23% 90-day spread ($0.25-$0.32), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.30). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

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. The retreat cost for this card is 1. 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. Observed alternatives run from $0.07 to $151.08 (215729% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $35.25. Notable alternatives include Shinx #DP15 (DP Black Star Promos) at $35.00, Shinx #SH12 (Arceus) at $151.08, Shinx #26 (Perfect Order) at $0.07, and Shinx #118 (Legends Awakened) at $0.87.

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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