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Blitzle - SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH173)
- Number
- SWSH173
- Illustrator
- Oswaldo KATO
- Energy
- Lightning
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Blitzle - SWSH Black Star Promos
Blitzle is a Promo Pokémon card from the SWSH Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2019, illustrated by Oswaldo KATO. It sits at card number SWSH173 in the SWSH Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic, Rapid Strike subtypes.
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 $0.42, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Blitzle has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SWSH173 in SWSH 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 51Average
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
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Blitzle FAQ
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How much is Blitzle from SWSH Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.42 (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 Blitzle?
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). Blitzle has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Blitzle?
Oswaldo KATO illustrated this card. See Oswaldo KATO'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 Blitzle released?
The SWSH Black Star Promos set released in 2019, so this card (#SWSH173 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Blitzle?
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 SWSH 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.