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Suicune - Nintendo Black Star Promos (#30)
- Number
- 30
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- Energy
- Water
Suicune - Nintendo Black Star Promos
Suicune is a Promo Pokémon card from the Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It sits at card number 30 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 70 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 $36.95, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Suicune has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#30 in Nintendo 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 56Average
Strong market heat. 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 1 active listing · updated just now
Market price history
Other printings of Suicune
Suicune FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Suicune from Nintendo Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $36.95 (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 Suicune?
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). Suicune has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Suicune?
Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card. See Atsuko Nishida'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 Suicune released?
The Nintendo Black Star Promos set released in 2003, so this card (#30 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Suicune?
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 Nintendo 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.