One shiny Mega Rayquaza card exists: M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 from XY Ancient Origins (2015). Most people searching for it are looking at something else.
Between gold cards, full arts, textured secrets, and the shiny Rayquaza that isn’t a Mega, the “shiny Mega Rayquaza” label gets attached to at least four different cards. If you’re buying, selling, or just trying to work out what’s in your binder, knowing which is which matters before you buy.
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The shiny Mega Rayquaza card is M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 from Ancient Origins (2015) — black and gold, secret rare. The other black Rayquaza, XY69, is the shiny basic Rayquaza-EX, not the Mega. Gold and full-art cards are not shinies.
- The Sealed option of the M6 Storm Emeralda booster box (Japanese) is currently listed.
- Set reference: M6 card list.
The Shiny Mega Rayquaza Card: M Rayquaza-EX 98/98
In the Pokemon TCG, the shiny (black-and-gold) colouring of Mega Rayquaza appears on M Rayquaza-EX, 98/98, from XY Ancient Origins (2015).
Everything else that gets called “shiny Mega Rayquaza” falls into one of three buckets:
- The shiny basic — Rayquaza-EX XY69, also black, but it’s the pre-evolution, not a Mega.
- Gold cards — including the 2026 Japanese Mega Rayquaza ex MUR. Gold-etched is a different treatment entirely.
- Full arts and textured secrets — standard green Rayquaza in a fancier frame.
Shiny means the Pokemon’s colouring changed, not that the card is shiny-looking. A very sparkly green Rayquaza is not a shiny. A matte black one is.
M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 — The Shiny Secret Rare
This is the card.
How to confirm you have it:
- Card number 98/98 in the bottom right — it’s the final card of the set, the secret-rare slot.
- Black body with gold accents, not green. The shiny palette is unmistakable side by side.
- “MEGA” tag at the top left and “Evolves from Rayquaza-EX” under the name — this is what separates it from the basic Rayquaza-EX XY69.
- “Emerald Break” attack, 30 damage times your Benched Pokemon.
- Full-bleed textured artwork with no white border.
Its Partner Card: Shiny Rayquaza-EX XY69
This is the card that causes most of the confusion. Rayquaza-EX XY69 from the XY Black Star Promos is also a black shiny Rayquaza, printed in the same era with matching art direction — but it is the basic Rayquaza-EX, not the Mega Evolution.
Look at the top-left corner. The Mega has a “MEGA” badge and reads “Evolves from Rayquaza-EX”. The XY69 basic says “BASIC” and its first attack is “Mega Ascension” — an attack that searches your deck for the Mega. Different card, different price bracket.
Collectors often want the pair, since they were designed to be played together and the artwork matches.
What Gets Mistaken for a Shiny
Two card types get labelled “shiny Mega Rayquaza” in listings and forum posts more than anything else. Neither is one.
Full arts — sparkly, but green
The Roaring Skies 105/108 full art is a genuinely premium card, with edge-to-edge textured artwork that catches light dramatically. It’s also unambiguously green. Full art describes the frame; shiny describes the Pokemon.
The 2026 Japanese MUR (Mega Ultra Rare) from Storm Emeralda is gold-etched across the entire card face, and also not a shiny. Gold treatments are a modern Japanese rarity tier, unrelated to shiny colouring.
Price Comparison: Shiny vs Everything Else
Mega Rayquaza-adjacent cards, priced side by side:
| Card | Shiny? | Set | Market price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza ex 113/076 MUR | No — gold | Storm Emeralda (JPN, 2026) | no dated figure |
| M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 | Yes | Ancient Origins (2015) | no dated figure |
| M Rayquaza-EX 105/108 Full Art | No — green full art | Roaring Skies (2015) | no dated figure |
| M Rayquaza EX 024/025 | No | 25th Anniversary (JPN, 2021) | ¥7,800 (~$51) |
| Rayquaza-EX XY69 | Yes — but basic, not Mega | XY Black Star Promos | no dated figure |
| M Rayquaza EX 76/108 | No | Roaring Skies (2015) | no dated figure |
Prices are SNKRDUNK asks as of September 23, 2026.
Buying One: Condition and What to Check
Condition is most of the price on the shiny 98/98. Three things to check before you commit:
- Edges and corners. The 2015 textured full-art stock shows white edge wear readily against a black border — the same wear that would be invisible on a lighter card is obvious here. Ask for a well-lit photo of all four corners.
- Surface scratching. The textured foil holds fine scratches that only appear at an angle. A straight-on scan can hide them entirely; request an angled shot.
- Centering. Full arts from this era are frequently off-centre, and centering is what decides whether a raw copy grades well. If you’re buying to grade, this is the first thing to evaluate, not the last.
Because the raw-to-graded price gap is substantial at this level, most serious buyers work with graded examples. Our Japanese Rayquaza PSA 10 buying guide covers what the graded market looks like and where the population sits.
Search listings for “shiny mega rayquaza” return XY69 basics mixed in with 98/98 Megas. Before you buy, confirm the card number and the MEGA badge in the actual photo — not the listing title. That single check is the difference between the basic XY69 and the Mega 98/98.
The Japanese Side of Mega Rayquaza
Mega Rayquaza returned in 2026 as the headliner of Storm Emeralda (M6), the Japanese flagship set.
The SAR 110/076‘s lowest SNKRDUNK ask was ¥29,555 (~$192) on September 23, 2026. The SR 095/076‘s lowest SNKRDUNK ask was ¥2,000 (~$13) on September 23, 2026, the accessible entry into the modern era. For the full Storm Emeralda (M6) card list, see our Storm Emeralda M6 card list guide.
Storm Emeralda’s English version, Delta Reign, is scheduled for November 6, 2026.
For every Mega Rayquaza printing priced in one table, see our Mega Rayquaza card value guide. Sourcing requests for singles and other Japanese sets go through Quick Order.
Where to Buy Mega Rayquaza Cards from Japan
We ship Japanese sealed product and singles from Tokyo. The SR, SAR and MUR Mega Rayquaza ex prints belong to Storm Emeralda (M6); the M6 Storm Emeralda booster box (Japanese) is currently listed, the Sealed option at ¥10,150 (~$66). Browse graded Rayquaza singles in our full PSA 10 collection; sourcing requests for a specific print go through Quick Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shiny Mega Rayquaza cards are there?
M Rayquaza-EX 98/98 from XY Ancient Origins (2015) is the one shiny Mega Rayquaza print, with its black-and-gold colouring.
How much is shiny Mega Rayquaza worth?
Condition drives most of the value at this level: edges, surface and centering matter most on the black-bordered textured stock.
Is Rayquaza-EX XY69 a shiny Mega Rayquaza?
No. XY69 is the shiny basic Rayquaza-EX, not the Mega Evolution. Check for the “MEGA” badge and “Evolves from Rayquaza-EX” text to identify the actual Mega.
Is the gold Mega Rayquaza ex a shiny?
No. The 2026 Japanese Mega Rayquaza ex MUR (113/076) from Storm Emeralda is gold-etched, a modern Japanese rarity treatment, but it is not a shiny.
Is the Roaring Skies full art a shiny?
No. The 105/108 full art is standard green Rayquaza in a full-bleed textured frame. “Full art” describes the frame; “shiny” describes the Pokemon’s colouring.
Japanese figures are dated SNKRDUNK asks as of September 23, 2026. USD figures convert at ¥154/USD, approximate.
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