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Shining MissingNo. - (Special Illustration/Shiny) [Custom/Planet Star]

A fan-made Shining MissingNo. Pokémon card with a pixelated glitch character, 1st edition stamp, and glittery holofoil background. - view 1
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Estimated value

$10 - $30

Rarity

Uncommon(5/10)

Category

Trading Cards

Brand

Planet Star

Era

2019-2020

Origin

🌍 International

Artist / Creator

SergoG

Authenticity

Very Low(5%)
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COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: SHINING MISSINGNO. - (SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION/SHINY) [CUSTOM/PLANET STAR]

This is a high-quality custom 'fan-art' card depicting the infamous 'MissingNo.' glitch from the original Pokémon Red/Blue games. The design mimics the aesthetic of the Neo Destiny 'Shining' cards, featuring a textured holofoil pattern with the character appearing in its iconic pixelated 'L-block' form. It includes a faux '1st Edition' stamp and 2019/2020 copyright dates attributed to 'Planet Star, DarkV.' rather than Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Digital FolkloreLate 20th Century / Digital Age

The card represents a digital ghost or 'liminal' being, a modern equivalent to the 'glitch in the Matrix' concept.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Fan-art creation and 'custom card' trading within the TCG subculture to celebrate non-canon lore.

Meaning Through Time

1996

A terrifying technical error that could potentially delete a player's save file.

Modern Era

A nostalgic icon of childhood gaming and the mysteries of early software development.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

MissingNo. (Missing Number) was a programming glitch in the 1996 Game Boy titles, occurring when the game attempted to access data for an undefined Pokémon index. While never an official trading card released by The Pokémon Company, it has lived on in the cultural zeitgeist as a symbol of early ...
MissingNo. (Missing Number) was a programming glitch in the 1996 Game Boy titles, occurring when the game attempted to access data for an undefined Pokémon index. While never an official trading card released by The Pokémon Company, it has lived on in the cultural zeitgeist as a symbol of early gaming urban legends and 'creepypasta.' This specific card is a modern homage, created by fan-artists to imagine what a secret rare version of the glitch might look like in a physical set.

COLLECTOR INTEL

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The official 'MissingNo.' glitch actually had five different forms, including the fossilized remains of Kabutops and Aerodactyl.

2

Encountering MissingNo. in the original games famously caused the player's sixth item slot to increase by exactly 128 units, a trick widely used for Master Ball and Rare Candy duplication.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Uncommon70-80%
CommonLegendary

Genuine antiques with fewer examples on the market. Named makers, documented provenance, or early production examples.

Typical Characteristics

  • Limited production
  • Named makers
  • Growing collector demand

Confidence Factors

  • This is an acknowledged custom/fan-made card, not an official Nintendo product.
  • Copyright text at the bottom explicitly credits 'Planet Star' and 'DarkV.' instead of official entities.
  • MissingNo. has never received an official TCG release.

Expert review recommended. Consider consulting a specialist before making purchasing decisions.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

Identification is absolute as a custom fan-art card based on the explicit text on the card face and the known non-existence of an official MissingNo. card.

KEY EVIDENCE

  • 1Bottom copyright credits 'Planet Star, DarkV.' clearly identifying it as a boutique custom print.
  • 2Art credit to 'SergoG' is consistent with known custom card creators from the 2019-2020 period.
  • 3Specific font choices in the HP and 'Sky Attack' fields deviate slightly from official Wizards of the Coast or TPCi typography.
  • 4The 1st Edition stamp is placed in the Neo-era location, but the character lore is from the Base Set era.

UNCERTAINTIES

  • •Unofficial manufacturer (Planet Star).
  • •Non-legal gameplay text (MissingNo. is not a tournament-authorized Pokémon).

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

  • →Check for a 'black ink' core layer by looking at the side edge of the card to see the high-quality stock density.
  • →Keep in a side-loading sleeve and top-loader to maintain the user-identified 'Mint' status.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10 (Equivalent)

Grading breakdown

Center alignment is excellent; corners are factory-sharp; no visible print lines or surface imperfections in high-resolution images.

Condition

Visually pristine with crisp edges and clean corners. No visible surface scratching or 'whitening' on the posterior blue border.

Surface

Matte cardstock with a selective textured 'glitter' or 'star' holofoil finish in the art window, mimicking the early 2000s Shining Pokémon style.

Weight & feel

Standard TCG weight, likely approximately 1.8 grams, similar to a modern official card.

TRADING CARD MARKET VALUE

$10 - $30

Updated: Apr 11, 2026

Who buys this

Nostalgic Pokémon fans, glitch-culture enthusiasts, and 'Proxy' card collectors who enjoy high-quality custom artwork.

What increases value

  • •Artistic quality of the holofoil texture
  • •Pristine condition (Mint status)
  • •High popularity of the 'MissingNo.' character within the community

What lowers value

  • •Low liquidity compared to official cards
  • •Saturation of the custom card market by lower-quality 'AliExpress' fakes

What makes top-tier examples

  • •Sharpness of the micro-text on the bottom border
  • •Clarity of the glitter holo pattern without dulling the art colors

Grade & condition

Surface scratches, centering of the yellow borders, and edge whitening on the rear.

Rarity & demand

UncommonModerate demandModerate liquidity
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YOUR INPUT VS. SCANNER FINDINGS

How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

What Aligned

  • User stated 'Mint' condition - visual surface quality and edge crispness support a Gem Mint appearance.

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