Shining Mew Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Shining Mew from the Shining Legends set is a Rare Shining card numbered 40. This Basic Psychic Pokémon features a delicate 30 HP and a minimalist, shining treatment that captures the essence of this elusive Pokémon. It attacks with Legendary Guidance and Beam.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attacks:
• Legendary Guidance: Search your deck for up to 2 Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck. (Cost: 1 Psychic)
• Beam: Deals 10 damage. (Cost: 1 Psychic)
• No abilities or resistances
• Flavor Text: “Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.”

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Legends set, card number 40. It is classified as a Rare Shining card, notable for its low HP and unique Psychic type. The card does not evolve from any other Pokémon and has no abilities, focusing on simple but strategic attacks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “sm35” and the card ID “sm35-40.” The illustrator is Sanosuke Sakuma, and the card is visually recognizable by its shining effect and Psychic-type iconography.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and simple attacks suggest it may be more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare shining finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Legends (sm35): This set introduced Shining Pokémon like Shining Mew, featuring unique visual effects and rare card rarities. Shining Mew stands out as a Basic Psychic Pokémon with simple but useful attacks, appealing to collectors and fans of Mew alike.