Shining Legends·#42·2017
Jirachi, the mythical Steel/Psychic-type Wish Pokémon from Generation III, is revered for its ability to grant wishes and its profound cultural significance in the Pokémon world. This specific Shining Jirachi card from the 2017 Shining Legends set is a rare holographic variant, immediately recognizable by its alternate coloring and shimmering foil. Here, you will discover Jirachi's intriguing Pokédex lore, the card's precise attacks and energy costs, its weakness, and its edition history.
Read more ↓Jirachi is a mythical Steel/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, known as the Wish Pokémon. Legends say that Jirachi can grant any wish written on notes attached to its head when it awakens from its thousand-year slumber, which lasts for only seven days. It is a small, humanoid Pokémon with a large, star-shaped head, three appendages resembling ribbons, and a third eye on its abdomen. Jirachi is incredibly rare and is often associated with dreams, wishes, and cosmic power, making it a highly sought-after Pokémon in both the games and the anime. Its natural habitat is not well-defined due to its mythical status, but it is often depicted in serene, starlit environments. In the games, Jirachi has often been distributed through special events, reinforcing its rarity. It does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. Jirachi has played significant roles in various Pokémon movies, such as "Jirachi: Wish Maker," where its ability to grant wishes is central to the plot. Its unique typing gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Psychic, Ice, and Dragon types, while being weak to Ground, Fire, Ghost, and Dark types. Its charming appearance and powerful wish-granting abilities have cemented its place as a beloved mythical Pokémon among fans.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
