Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG · 2010-05-07

The Shining Darkness

The Shining Darkness (tshd) is a booster Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG set from 2010-05-07 with 101 catalogued printings. Black-Winged Dragon near $45.51 anchors current chase interest. Median reference $0.36 across priced printings. Cactaur aggregates rarity splits, chase links, and a completion value snapshot so collectors and future sellers share one factual set index keyed to yugioh:en:tshd.

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What is The Shining Darkness?

The Shining Darkness is a booster release within Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG, dated 2010-05-07 in our catalog. Notable market references include Black-Winged Dragon, Into the Void, Infernity Barrier. Priced printings center around a $0.36 median snapshot. Catalog key yugioh:en:tshd powers this hub: rarity counts, chase links, and a full card table so you can plan singles purchases or future marketplace bids with the same data Cactaur uses on card pages.

What is The Shining Darkness?

The Shining Darkness gives collectors a structured view of Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG printings without opening dozens of card tabs. 101 rows are searchable on this page, each linking to gameplay stats and refreshed market references. That structure mirrors how a future Cactaur marketplace listing will expose set-level inventory.

When was The Shining Darkness released?

Released 2010-05-07, The Shining Darkness belongs to the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG era. Collectors use release timing to judge supply: early sets often dry up once rotation or reprint news hits. Official count 223; indexed 101. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What are the chase cards in The Shining Darkness?

Top of the The Shining Darkness market snapshot: Black-Winged Dragon, Into the Void, Infernity Barrier, XX-Saber Darksoul. These names anchor most sealed-to-singles arbitrage math; verify holo/reverse variants on each card page before you buy. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

How much is The Shining Darkness worth?

Adding priced singles yields a $358.86 rough index across 101 printings (low $0.11, median $0.36, high $45.51). That sum is not a sealed-box price—it is a catalog thought experiment for set completion at near-mint references. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

How do you complete The Shining Darkness?

Booster-set completion for The Shining Darkness usually means opening product, trading duplicates, and buying missing holos. Use related sets below to spot overlapping trainers or energy cards that reduce spend. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Chase cards

Rarity breakdown

Common 48
Rare 20
Super Rare 14
Ultimate Rare 10
Secret Rare 8
Ultra Rare 1

All cards in The Shining Darkness

Card # Rarity Market USD
Black-Winged Dragon EN040 Ultimate Rare $45.51
Into the Void EN049 Ultimate Rare $39.00
Infernity Barrier EN089 Secret Rare $30.66
XX-Saber Darksoul EN081 Ultimate Rare $27.33
Infernity Doom Dragon EN042 Ultimate Rare $27.19
Herald of Perfection EN039 Ultimate Rare $23.10
Blackwing - Breeze the Zephyr EN003 Ultimate Rare $20.49
Chaos Goddess EN044 Secret Rare $17.74
Lyna the Light Charmer EN024 Common $11.46
Splendid Rose EN043 Ultimate Rare $9.72
Chaos King Archfiend EN041 Ultimate Rare $8.97
Intercept Wave EN050 Ultimate Rare $8.51
Saber Vault EN086 Secret Rare $7.66
Cards for Black Feathers EN046 Ultimate Rare $6.31
Infernity Mirage EN012 Super Rare $5.75
Koa'ki Meiru Bergzak EN099 Secret Rare $4.99
Genex Neutron EN097 Secret Rare $4.88
Nimble Sunfish EN084 Super Rare $4.12
XX-Saber Boggart Knight ENSP1 Ultra Rare $3.98
Wave-Motion Inferno EN088 Secret Rare $3.96
Snyffus EN083 Secret Rare $3.75
Infernity Destroyer EN098 Secret Rare $3.68
Infernity Launcher EN048 Super Rare $3.44
XX-Saber Boggart Knight EN000 Super Rare $3.17
Wattgiraffe EN025 Super Rare $2.97
ZERO-MAX EN047 Super Rare $2.49
Infernity Beetle EN014 Rare $1.82
Infernity Avenger EN015 Rare $1.67
Trust Guardian EN009 Super Rare $1.08
Corridor of Agony EN062 Common $1.06
Bird of Roses EN018 Super Rare $0.95
Infernity Inferno EN071 Rare $0.90
Batteryman Fuel Cell EN035 Rare $0.79
Infernity Break EN069 Common $0.71
Testudo erat Numen EN032 Common $0.69
Revival Rose EN016 Rare $0.66
Dread Dragon EN008 Rare $0.65
Leeching the Light EN061 Common $0.63
Hydro Genex EN095 Super Rare $0.59
Ronintoadin EN033 Common $0.59
Power Frame EN063 Super Rare $0.49
Dawn of the Herald EN059 Common $0.47
Wattcube EN054 Common $0.47
Ally of Justice Light Gazer EN096 Super Rare $0.45
Key Mouse EN036 Common $0.42
Core Overclock EN087 Super Rare $0.38
Silent Graveyard EN060 Common $0.38
Blackwing - Backlash EN064 Rare $0.37
Dragon Laser EN053 Common $0.36
Genex Controller EN090 Common $0.36
X-Saber Pashuul EN094 Common $0.36
Wattfox EN026 Common $0.34
Crevice Into the Different Dimension EN078 Common $0.32
Infernity Reflector EN068 Common $0.31
Koa'ki Meiru Prototype EN082 Rare $0.31
Blackwing - Gust the Backblast EN002 Rare $0.29
Guard Mines EN067 Rare $0.29
X-Saber Palomuro EN093 Common $0.29
Blossom Bombardment EN074 Common $0.28
Damage Gate EN070 Super Rare $0.28
Electromagnetic Shield EN055 Rare $0.28
Fairy Archer EN020 Common $0.28
Genex Undine EN091 Common $0.28
Phantom Hand EN072 Common $0.28
Changer Synchron EN004 Common $0.27
Cherry Inmato EN022 Rare $0.27
Biofalcon EN021 Common $0.26
Chaos Trap Hole EN080 Common $0.26
Flare Resonator EN010 Common $0.25
Koa'ki Meiru Sandman EN028 Common $0.25
Synchro Magnet EN011 Common $0.25
Spore EN019 Common $0.24
Delta Tri EN030 Rare $0.22
Synchro Ejection EN079 Super Rare $0.22
Archfiend Interceptor EN007 Common $0.21
Infernity Randomizer EN013 Common $0.21
Black-Winged Strafe EN045 Common $0.20
Blackwing - Ghibli the Searing Wind EN001 Common $0.20
Genex Searcher EN092 Rare $0.19
Morphtronics, Scramble! EN075 Common $0.19
Worm Call EN056 Common $0.19
Akz, the Pumer EN085 Rare $0.18
Black Thunder EN066 Common $0.18
Hunter of Black Feathers EN038 Common $0.18
Memory Crush King EN029 Common $0.18
Wattwoodpecker EN027 Common $0.17
Ally of Justice Core Destroyer EN037 Rare $0.16
Batteryman AAA EN034 Common $0.16
Morphtronic Vacuumen EN017 Common $0.16
Power Break EN076 Common $0.16
Trigon EN031 Common $0.16
Blackwing - Bombardment EN065 Common $0.15
Pyramid of Wonders EN051 Rare $0.15
The Fountain in the Sky EN052 Rare $0.15
Assault Spirits EN073 Common $0.14
Magic Triangle of the Ice Barrier EN057 Common $0.13
Magidog EN023 Rare $0.13
Second Booster EN006 Common $0.13
Koa'ki Meiru Initialize! EN058 Common $0.12
Koa'ki Meiru Shield EN077 Rare $0.12
Card Breaker EN005 Common $0.11

FAQ

How many cards are in The Shining Darkness?

Cactaur indexes 101 printings in The Shining Darkness; official count is 223. Variant or promo printings can push the indexed total above the number on the booster box.

When did The Shining Darkness release?

The Shining Darkness shows a catalog release date of 2010-05-07 for this English Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG entry. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

What is the most expensive card in The Shining Darkness?

Black-Winged Dragon leads references around $45.51 in our latest snapshot. Prices change with condition and market volume. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Is The Shining Darkness good for beginners?

The Shining Darkness works for collectors who already know the format. Beginners may prefer a starter deck before chasing rare pulls from this set. The Shining Darkness is indexed under slug tshd in the Cactaur Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG catalog.

Where can I track The Shining Darkness prices?

Use this Cactaur set page for a snapshot, then open individual card pages for ongoing market references. Future marketplace features will anchor off the same data attributes on each row.

Trust & data sources. Cactaur displays catalog and market data from pokemontcg.io embedded TCGPlayer/Cardmarket references. Prices change frequently and are not guarantees.

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Catalog snapshot: 2026-06-25. Last updated: 2026-06-25.