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Tropical Tidal Wave - HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS18)
- Number
- HGSS18
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Tropical Tidal Wave - HGSS Black Star Promos
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Promo Trainer card from the HGSS Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It sits at card number HGSS18 in the HGSS Black Star Promos checklist and the Item 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 $599.95, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Tropical Tidal Wave has been printed 3 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#HGSS18 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 43Average
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 15 active listings · updated just now
Market price history
Other printings of Tropical Tidal Wave
Tropical Tidal Wave FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Tropical Tidal Wave from HGSS Black Star Promos worth?
Recent recorded market price is $599.95 (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 Tropical Tidal Wave?
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). Tropical Tidal Wave has been printed 3 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tropical Tidal Wave?
Sumiyoshi Kizuki illustrated this card. See Sumiyoshi Kizuki'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 Tropical Tidal Wave released?
The HGSS Black Star Promos set released in 2010, so this card (#HGSS18 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Tropical Tidal Wave?
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.