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Pokémon Center - Wizards Black Star Promos (#40)
- Number
- 40
- Illustrator
- "Big Mama" Tagawa
Pokémon Center - Wizards Black Star Promos
Pokémon Center is a Promo Trainer card from the Wizards Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 1999, illustrated by "Big Mama" Tagawa. It sits at card number 40 in the Wizards Black Star Promos checklist.
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 $1108.00, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Pokémon Center has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#40 in Wizards 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
Strong era strength. 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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Pokémon Center FAQ
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How much is Pokémon Center from Wizards Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $1108.00 (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 Pokémon Center?
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). Pokémon Center has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Pokémon Center?
"Big Mama" Tagawa illustrated this card. See "Big Mama" Tagawa'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 Pokémon Center released?
The Wizards Black Star Promos set released in 1999, so this card (#40 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Pokémon Center?
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 Wizards 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.