2017 78 cards

Legends Shine Bright

A 78-card Sun & Moon Era expansion released in 2017, featuring cards like Mewtwo GX, Zoroark GX, Raichu GX.

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Difficulty

2/5 to complete

Avg Card Value

Varies

Market average

Top Card

Mewtwo GX

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Rarity Tier

Moderate

Overview

Shining Legends is a 78-card expansion from the Sun & Moon series, released on October 6, 2017. The set features GX and Tag Team GX cards alongside the standard mix of Pokemon, Trainer, and Energy cards. Notable cards include Mewtwo GX, Zoroark GX, Raichu GX, Entei GX.

Best for

GX-era collectors tracking full arts and rainbows
collectors pricing Shining Legends (2017, 78 cards) as SM GX era cardboard — not as generic “old cards”
anyone specifically hunting Mewtwo GX / Zoroark GX and needing the rest of the set for context

Skip this path if

you want SV-only rarity language and nothing earlier
you expect every card in Shining Legends to carry similar resale (bulk is bulk)

Common mistakes

Collectors mishandle Shining Legends by pricing rainbow / full-art secrets like regular GX holos. Mewtwo GX / Zoroark GX still does most of the economic work inside a 78-card list — do not price bulk like hits. Listings labeled only “SM GX era” are not a SKU: match set code sm3.5 (2017) before you match the art.

What to check first

Start with surface under light — SM full arts show scratches early. Then inspect Mewtwo GX / Zoroark GX under real light before anyone says “NM” or grade. Gap the rest with the Shining Legends checklist; sealed product does not replace the expensive row.

Top of the chart

Most valuable cards

The top chase cards from Shining Legends include Mewtwo GX, Zoroark GX, Raichu GX. Full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants carry the highest premiums. Other collectible cards include Entei GX. Condition matters — near-mint copies command significantly higher prices than played cards.

Pokémon Breeder

Entei GX

Raichu GX

Mewtwo GX

Zoroark GX

Mewtwo GX

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Cards from Shining Legends

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Tips to finish the set

Shining Legends contains 78 cards. Start with the common and uncommon base, which is typically affordable. Focus singles purchases on the holo rares and ultra rares that are hardest to pull from packs. Set a budget before chasing secret rares.

Step by step

How to Complete This Set

01

Identify Shining Legends cards by set code sm3.5 / symbol — do not sort by art alone
02

Split bulk commons/uncommons from holos and special rarities before pricing
03

Track Mewtwo GX and Zoroark GX as priority singles, not pack EV fantasies
04

Scan or checklist-gap the rest after the chase budget is honest

Scan with the app

Point the Pokex scanner at any Shining Legends card to instantly identify the variant, check condition, and see current market prices. The scanner tracks your collection progress and highlights which cards you still need to complete the set.

FAQ

Common questions

01 How many cards are in Shining Legends?

Shining Legends has 73 officially numbered cards, with 5 additional secret rares bringing the total to 78.

02 When was Shining Legends released?

Shining Legends was released on October 6, 2017 as part of the Sun & Moon series.

03 What are the best cards in Shining Legends?

Some of the most notable cards in Shining Legends include Mewtwo GX, Zoroark GX, Raichu GX. The highest-value cards are typically the full art, secret rare, and alternate art variants.

04 Is Shining Legends still available in stores?

Shining Legends is no longer in print, so sealed product commands a premium above retail. Singles are readily available on the secondary market. GX and Tag Team GX cards from this era remain popular with collectors.