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Tropical Wind - Nintendo Black Star Promos (#26)
- Number
- 26
- Illustrator
- Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Tropical Wind - Nintendo Black Star Promos
Tropical Wind is a Promo Trainer card from the Nintendo Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2003, illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It sits at card number 26 in the Nintendo 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. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $223.50. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.
Tropical Wind has been printed 4 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#26 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 40Average
Weak icon status, era strength.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
PSA 10 premium over raw NM.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Price references USD
Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.
Where to buy on eBay 2 active listings · updated 2629m ago
Market price history
Sale History 151 sales · since 2021-02-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2377.32 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $2615.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $3100.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2377.24 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $2615.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2376.72 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $2614.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2376.06 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $2614.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2375.81 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $2613.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1649.92 | ||
| PSA 8 | $660.44 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1644.68 | ||
| PSA 8 | $810.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1603.10 | ||
| PSA 8 | $810.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1649.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $810.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1648.45 | ||
| PSA 8 | $810.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $2879.80 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $3168.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $6050.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| BGS 9.5 | $6050.00 | ||
| RAW | $1650.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1471.15 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1472.06 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1472.78 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1473.93 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1475.05 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1476.43 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1658.54 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $1658.54 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $3934.98 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.93 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $983.75 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $12912.69 | ||
| RAW | $999.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $12776.72 | ||
| RAW | $951.25 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $15278.60 | ||
| RAW | $574.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $7160.83 | ||
| RAW | $574.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $7063.09 | ||
| RAW | $149.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $6657.18 | ||
| RAW | $149.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $6631.29 | ||
| RAW | $149.99 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 10 | $6602.81 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 9 | $5500.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 | ||
| PSA 8 | $5000.00 |
Other printings of Tropical Wind
Tropical Wind FAQ
Pricing and details from this card's stored record.
How much is Tropical Wind from Nintendo Black Star Promos worth?
The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $223.50. Card record updated 2026-10-30. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.
How rare is Tropical Wind?
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 Wind has been printed 4 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Tropical Wind?
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 Wind released?
The Nintendo Black Star Promos set released in 2003, so this card (#26 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Tropical Wind?
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 Wind 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.