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Tornadus-EX - BW Black Star Promos (#BW96)
- Number
- BW96
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- Energy
- Colorless
Tornadus-EX - BW Black Star Promos
Tornadus-EX is a Promo Pokémon card from the BW Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2011, illustrated by Ryo Ueda. It sits at card number BW96 in the BW Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Colorless-type Pokémon with 170 HP and the Basic, EX subtypes.
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 $16.70, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Tornadus-EX has been printed 5 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#BW96 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 72Strong
Strong market heat. 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 20 active listings · updated 7039m ago
Market price history
Sale History 10 sales · since 2025-07-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $2.36 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $2.16 | ||
| RAW | $2.88 | ||
| RAW | $2.25 | ||
| RAW | $3.00 | ||
| RAW | $3.30 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $3.99 | ||
| RAW | $6.00 |
Other printings of Tornadus-EX
Tornadus-EX FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Tornadus-EX from BW Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $16.70 (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 Tornadus-EX?
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). Tornadus-EX has been printed 5 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tornadus-EX?
Ryo Ueda illustrated this card. See Ryo Ueda'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 Tornadus-EX released?
The BW Black Star Promos set released in 2011, so this card (#BW96 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Tornadus-EX?
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.