Shining Mewtwo

Shining Mewtwo

Selected Masterpiece • 109/105
Market Price $500
Neo Destiny Neo 2002
The Illustrator

Hironobu Yoshida

Hironobu Yoshida is credited on 39 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, with frequent appearances in Neo Discovery, Neo Destiny, and Neo Genesis. The work leans cartoonish and traditional, favoring vibrant, contrasting color and clear, focused staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Shining Mewtwo card presents a striking scene where Mewtwo stands in a dark, cosmic environment, suggesting a moment of deep introspection. Its sleek silhouette is accentuated against the starry backdrop, creating a sense of both solitude and strength. The vibrant colors of Mewtwo contrast with the shadows around it, drawing the viewer into its mysterious world. In this snapshot, Mewtwo seems ready to face whatever challenges lie ahead.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Psychic
Era
Neo
Release
28/02/2002

Reflect Shield

If an attack does damage to Shining Mewtwo during your opponent's next turn (even if Shining Mewtwo is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, prevent all damage done to Shining Mewtwo from that attack (any other effects of attacks still happen) and do 20 damage to the attacking Pokémon.

Psyburst

40+

Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Shining Mewtwo or this attack does nothing. This attack does 40 damage plus 10 damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost