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Plusle - HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS16)
- Number
- HGSS16
- Illustrator
- Kouki Saitou
- Energy
- Lightning
It absorbs electricity from telephone poles. It shorts out its body to create crackling noises.
Plusle - HGSS Black Star Promos
Plusle is a Promo Pokémon card from the HGSS Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by Kouki Saitou. It sits at card number HGSS16 in the HGSS Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Lightning-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 $22.46, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Plusle has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#HGSS16 in HGSS 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, era strength.
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 20 active listings · updated 8176m ago
![[NM] 2010 Pokémon Plusle Cracked Ice HGSS16 Promo Holo English LP on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/LDAAAeSwCbZqCcMz/s-l225.jpg)
![Plusle (HGSS16) [HeartGold & SoulSilver: Black Star Promos] Heavily Played Holo on eBay](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/PF8AAeSw90loBhtV/s-l225.jpg)
Market price history
Other printings of Plusle
Plusle FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Plusle from HGSS Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $22.46 (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 Plusle?
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). Plusle has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Plusle?
Kouki Saitou illustrated this card. See Kouki Saitou'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 Plusle released?
The HGSS Black Star Promos set released in 2010, so this card (#HGSS16 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Plusle?
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 HGSS 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.