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Turtonator - SM Black Star Promos (#SM27)

Pokémon Basic Promo HP 130
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$0.50
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Number
SM27
Illustrator
TOKIYA
Energy
Fire
The shell on its back is chemically unstable and explodes violently if struck. The hole in its stomach is its weak point.
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Turtonator - SM Black Star Promos

Turtonator is a Promo Pokémon card from the SM Black Star Promos Pokémon TCG set, released 2017, illustrated by TOKIYA. It sits at card number SM27 in the SM Black Star Promos checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 130 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 $0.50, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.

Turtonator has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#SM27 in SM 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 48Average

Weak icon status.

Market Heat 56

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 62

Release-window weight.

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Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC

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$0.50
Range hidden: thin trading skews TCGplayer's historical low/high. Market price above is the recent-sales weighted average.

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Market price history

Latest
$0.50
Low
$0.42
May 2026
High
$0.52
May 2026
Avg
$0.47
Days tracked
45
data points
Change
+16.3%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 25, 2026 · 45 data points
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Turtonator FAQ

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How much is Turtonator from SM Black Star Promos worth?

Recent recorded market price is $0.50 (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 Turtonator?

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). Turtonator has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Turtonator?

TOKIYA illustrated this card. See TOKIYA'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 Turtonator released?

The SM Black Star Promos set released in 2017, so this card (#SM27 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Turtonator?

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 SM 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.