What is a shiny Pokemon card called?
Shiny Pokemon cards in the TCG are typically known as 'Shiny' or 'Shining' cards. But the real deal are the 'Secret Rare' cards which sometimes feature shiny (alternate color) Pokemon. These are the ones you wanna brag about at the playground!
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They're called Shining Pokemon cards. Short, sweet, and to the point.
Not to burst anyone's bubble, but honestly, it's just a card with a different color scheme. Sure, they call them Shining or Secret Rare, but at the end of the day, it's all about the gameplay, not just the bling.
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