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Axew - BW Black Star Promos (#BW16)
- Number
- BW16
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- Energy
- Colorless
They use their tusks to crush the berries they eat. Repeated regrowth makes their tusks strong and sharp.
Axew - BW Black Star Promos
Axew is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It sits at card number BW16 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a promotional print, distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than standard booster packs. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $37.49, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Axew has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW16 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 72Strong
Strong market heat. Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 7 active listings · updated 2397m ago
Market price history
Sale History 10 sales · since 2025-07-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $12.99 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.13 | ||
| RAW | $11.91 | ||
| RAW | $11.99 | ||
| RAW | $11.58 | ||
| RAW | $12.16 | ||
| RAW | $11.77 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| RAW | $14.01 |
Other printings of Axew
Axew FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Axew from BW Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $37.49 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Axew?
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). Axew has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Axew?
Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card. See Masakazu Fukuda'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 Axew released?
The BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011, so this card (#BW16 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Axew?
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 this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the BW Black Star Promos set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.