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Latios - XY Black Star Promos (#XY79)
- Number
- XY79
- Illustrator
- Naoki Saito
- Energy
- Dragon
It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
Latios - XY Black Star Promos
Latios is a Promo Pokémon card from the XY Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2013, illustrated by Naoki Saito. It sits at card number XY79 in the XY Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Dragon-type Pokémon with 100 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 $118.59, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Latios has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#XY79 in XY 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 54Average
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 24 active listings · updated 1365m ago
Market price history
Other printings of Latios
Latios FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Latios from XY Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $118.59 (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 Latios?
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). Latios has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Latios?
Naoki Saito illustrated this card. See Naoki Saito'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 Latios released?
The XY Black Star Promos set released in 2013, so this card (#XY79 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Latios?
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 XY 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.