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Altaria - BW Black Star Promos (#BW48)
- Number
- BW48
- Illustrator
- HiRON
- Energy
- Dragon
If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Altaria - BW Black Star Promos
Altaria is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by HiRON. It sits at card number BW48 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Dragon-type Pokémon with 70 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $45.43. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Altaria has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW48 in BW Black Star Promos) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 68Solid
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 13 active listings · updated 1641m ago
Market price history
Sale History 64 sales · since 2021-01-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $19.95 | ||
| RAW | $17.79 | ||
| RAW | $24.75 | ||
| RAW | $16.97 | ||
| RAW | $23.49 | ||
| RAW | $24.99 | ||
| RAW | $22.50 | ||
| RAW | $21.26 | ||
| RAW | $17.69 | ||
| RAW | $23.99 | ||
| RAW | $30.25 | ||
| RAW | $23.93 | ||
| RAW | $20.74 | ||
| RAW | $15.90 | ||
| RAW | $9.56 | ||
| RAW | $9.87 | ||
| RAW | $8.50 | ||
| RAW | $7.72 | ||
| RAW | $6.92 | ||
| RAW | $5.45 | ||
| RAW | $5.75 | ||
| RAW | $5.20 | ||
| RAW | $6.34 | ||
| RAW | $6.85 | ||
| RAW | $6.21 | ||
| RAW | $5.74 | ||
| RAW | $6.75 | ||
| RAW | $8.75 | ||
| RAW | $8.26 | ||
| RAW | $5.84 | ||
| RAW | $4.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $6.80 | ||
| RAW | $3.81 | ||
| RAW | $6.36 | ||
| RAW | $7.44 | ||
| RAW | $6.42 | ||
| RAW | $6.47 | ||
| RAW | $4.99 | ||
| RAW | $4.39 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.30 | ||
| RAW | $5.00 | ||
| RAW | $5.40 | ||
| RAW | $5.76 | ||
| RAW | $5.08 | ||
| RAW | $5.05 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.39 | ||
| RAW | $4.85 | ||
| RAW | $3.15 | ||
| RAW | $4.06 | ||
| RAW | $4.66 | ||
| RAW | $4.75 | ||
| RAW | $4.71 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $4.01 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.36 | ||
| RAW | $3.25 | ||
| RAW | $4.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.38 | ||
| RAW | $4.45 |
Other printings of Altaria
Altaria FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Altaria from BW Black Star Promos worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $45.43. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Altaria?
This printing is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs (the card is labeled "Promo" on the checklist). Altaria has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Altaria?
HiRON illustrated this card. See HiRON's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Altaria released?
The BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011, so this card (#BW48 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Altaria?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is Altaria legal in Standard format?
Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.