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Axew
- 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, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than 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.
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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?
Current TCGplayer market price is $37.49. See the full variant breakdown above for low / mid / high / market / direct prices. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when available.
How rare is Axew?
This printing is a promotional print, typically distributed through events, tins, or retailer exclusives rather than 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. This specific card (#BW16 in the set) has been tradeable on TCGplayer and Cardmarket since launch.
Where can I buy Axew?
Click Buy on TCGplayer above for US listings, or the Cardmarket link for European listings. Both feeds update multiple times per day. 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.