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Darkrai - BW Black Star Promos (#BW73)
- Number
- BW73
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- Energy
- Darkness
To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm.
Darkrai - BW Black Star Promos
Darkrai is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by 5ban Graphics. It sits at card number BW73 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Darkness-type Pokémon with 110 HP and the Basic, Team Plasma 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 $206.14, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Darkrai has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW73 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 90Grail Tier
Strong market heat, grading upside.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 332m ago
Market price history
Sale History 204 sales · since 2021-07-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $31.20 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $40.63 | ||
| PSA 9 | $65.12 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $75.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $427.57 | ||
| RAW | $28.43 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $54.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $79.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $426.50 | ||
| RAW | $30.96 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.80 | ||
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $77.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $382.00 | ||
| RAW | $26.37 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $32.96 | ||
| PSA 9 | $54.60 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $73.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $375.00 | ||
| RAW | $29.58 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.71 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.59 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.50 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $113.45 | ||
| PSA 10 | $323.53 | ||
| RAW | $30.55 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.52 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.47 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $109.56 | ||
| PSA 10 | $282.33 | ||
| RAW | $31.77 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.53 | ||
| PSA 8 | $27.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $99.97 | ||
| PSA 10 | $265.00 | ||
| RAW | $26.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.54 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.47 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $245.31 | ||
| RAW | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.53 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.86 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $242.50 | ||
| RAW | $32.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $24.34 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.79 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.17 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $264.01 | ||
| RAW | $31.18 | ||
| PSA 7 | $23.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $29.07 | ||
| PSA 9 | $53.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $253.45 | ||
| RAW | $31.74 | ||
| PSA 7 | $25.47 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.51 | ||
| PSA 9 | $53.70 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $286.07 | ||
| RAW | $26.43 | ||
| PSA 7 | $25.48 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $52.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $304.89 | ||
| RAW | $32.58 | ||
| PSA 7 | $25.74 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.68 | ||
| PSA 9 | $56.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $303.49 | ||
| RAW | $29.48 | ||
| PSA 7 | $26.48 | ||
| PSA 8 | $36.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $57.36 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $356.00 | ||
| RAW | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $22.15 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $60.79 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $165.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $385.70 | ||
| RAW | $31.50 | ||
| PSA 7 | $22.15 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.34 | ||
| PSA 9 | $61.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $210.59 | ||
| RAW | $31.99 | ||
| PSA 7 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $26.74 | ||
| PSA 9 | $49.44 | ||
| PSA 10 | $208.51 | ||
| RAW | $21.98 | ||
| PSA 7 | $25.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $26.37 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $182.29 | ||
| RAW | $18.08 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $22.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $35.60 | ||
| PSA 10 | $179.34 | ||
| RAW | $21.74 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.50 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.81 | ||
| PSA 10 | $166.37 | ||
| RAW | $23.89 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $38.52 | ||
| PSA 10 | $161.20 | ||
| RAW | $19.92 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $20.28 | ||
| PSA 9 | $29.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $150.00 | ||
| RAW | $19.68 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.49 | ||
| PSA 8 | $24.46 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $150.00 | ||
| RAW | $18.68 | ||
| PSA 7 | $18.04 | ||
| PSA 8 | $21.75 | ||
| PSA 9 | $38.99 | ||
| PSA 10 | $148.59 | ||
| RAW | $15.17 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.83 | ||
| PSA 8 | $23.45 | ||
| PSA 9 | $39.46 | ||
| PSA 10 | $129.50 | ||
| RAW | $13.51 | ||
| PSA 7 | $21.76 | ||
| PSA 8 | $23.27 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.97 | ||
| PSA 10 | $117.21 | ||
| RAW | $14.97 | ||
| PSA 7 | $16.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $19.99 | ||
| PSA 9 | $37.96 | ||
| PSA 10 | $119.86 | ||
| RAW | $19.08 | ||
| PSA 7 | $24.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $27.98 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $130.00 | ||
| RAW | $15.91 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $42.86 | ||
| PSA 10 | $128.78 | ||
| RAW | $14.74 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $40.50 | ||
| PSA 10 | $137.42 | ||
| RAW | $14.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.69 | ||
| PSA 9 | $34.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $137.44 | ||
| RAW | $12.78 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.69 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.68 | ||
| PSA 10 | $133.12 | ||
| RAW | $12.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $33.69 | ||
| PSA 9 | $47.49 | ||
| PSA 10 | $145.00 | ||
| RAW | $12.80 | ||
| PSA 8 | $31.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $51.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $153.01 | ||
| RAW | $13.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $30.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $45.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $228.50 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $32.82 | ||
| PSA 9 | $50.97 | ||
| PSA 10 | $240.31 | ||
| RAW | $19.71 | ||
| PSA 8 | $37.93 | ||
| PSA 9 | $64.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $217.00 | ||
| RAW | $10.50 | ||
| PSA 8 | $35.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $119.95 | ||
| PSA 10 | $179.21 | ||
| RAW | $15.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $95.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $209.25 |
Other printings of Darkrai
Darkrai FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Darkrai from BW Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $206.14 (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 Darkrai?
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). Darkrai has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Darkrai?
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. See 5ban Graphics'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 Darkrai released?
The BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011, so this card (#BW73 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Darkrai?
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.