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Oshawott - BW Black Star Promos (#BW08)
- Number
- BW08
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Water
The scalchop on its stomach is made from the same elements as claws. It detaches the scalchop for use as a blade.
Oshawott - BW Black Star Promos
Oshawott is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number BW08 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 60 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 $4.93, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Oshawott has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW08 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 49Average
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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Oshawott FAQ
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How much is Oshawott from BW Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $4.93 (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 Oshawott?
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). Oshawott has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Oshawott?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita'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 Oshawott released?
The BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011, so this card (#BW08 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Oshawott?
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.