# Shining Mew #40/73

The Shining Mew (#40/73, Shining Legends, 2001) is a shiny holo rare Pokémon card. Across 4 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.3/10 grade (NM-MT), with 25% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/shining-mew-shining-legends-40-73-shining

## Card details

- Set: Shining Legends
- Number: #40/73
- Year: 2001
- Game: Pokémon
- Rarity: Shiny Holo Rare
- Variant: Shining
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 6, 2017
- Set size: 87 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $180
- 4-month change: +118.4%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 4
- Average overall grade: 8.3 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 9.0
- Average surface: 8.1
- Average centering: 9.1
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 25%
- Highest community grade: 9.5

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9.5 | 25% | $124 |
| 9 | 50% | $157 |
| 6 & below | 25% | $144 |

### Most common condition issues

- Lower Text Box Area (Large Dark Smudge/Moisture Mark Visible Across Lower Purple Portion Of Card Front): 25% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Shining Mew carries a market value of $180. Community scans grading 9.5 are worth roughly $124, about 0.7× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Shining Mew worth?

The Shining Mew from Shining Legends has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Shining Mew cards get?

Across 4 community scans on ZeroPop, the Shining Mew averages a 8.3/10 overall grade. 25% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 9.0, surface 8.1, centering 9.1.

### What are the most common defects on a Shining Mew?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Shining Mew cards are Lower Text Box Area (Large Dark Smudge/Moisture Mark Visible Across Lower Purple Portion Of Card Front) (25% of scans).

### Is the Shining Mew worth grading?

Whether the Shining Mew is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app