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Tropical Tidal Wave - HGSS Black Star Promos (#HGSS18)

Trainer Item Promo
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Number
HGSS18
Illustrator
Sumiyoshi Kizuki
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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. It has no recent TCGplayer sales, so there is no market price. Listings start at $599.95 for holofoil.

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.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 43Average

Weak icon status, era strength.

Market Heat 50

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 50

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-08-11. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

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Market price history

Latest
$600
Low
$600
Apr 2026
High
$600
Apr 2026
Avg
$600
Days tracked
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Change
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Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 143 data points
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Tropical Tidal Wave FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Tropical Tidal Wave from HGSS Black Star Promos worth?

This card has no recent TCGplayer sales, so there is no market price. Current holofoil listings start at $599.95 and run up to $599.95. Asking prices on rarely traded cards can sit well above what copies actually sell for.

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 Tropical Tidal Wave legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.