Tropical Tidal Wave
Market value · ungraded
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What this price is based on
Medium confidence4 sales in 90 days — enough for a guide, not a guarantee.
Recent Raw sales
- Jul 19, 2026eBay — Pokemon Spanish Tropical Tidal Wave 2005 027$240
- Jun 14, 2026eBay — Pokemon Worlds 10 Tropical Tidal Wave Trophy Card HGSS18$462
- Jun 14, 2026eBay — Pokemon Worlds 10 Tropical Tidal Wave Trophy Card HGSS18$462
- Jun 7, 2026eBay — Pokemon ENGLISH 2004 Tropical Wind 026 Nintendo Black Star Promo Lightly PlayedLP$178
- May 9, 2026eBay — 2005 POKEMON SPANISH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BS PROMO #027 TROPICAL TIDAL WAVE$102
By grade
- PSA 9$1,1459 sales
- PSA 10$3,7308 sales
- Raw$2405 sales
- CGC 10$1,9344 sales
- PSA 8$6,3252 sales
- BGS 9$1,2182 sales
- PSA 7$2411 sale
- PSA 6$3041 sale
From 35 completed sales recorded between Jul 8, 2024 and Aug 9, 2026. Sold prices only — asking prices are never counted.
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✨ Is it worth it?
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Tropical Tidal Wave is a Promo Pokémon card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (#27), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It's a Item Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $194.77 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $11,941 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 61× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 21 August 2026.
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Price history · Raw
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Verified sales history16 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
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Demand & liquidity
Last sold $462 · Raw · 14 Jun 2026
Should you grade it?
Raw $194.77 → graded PSA 10 ≈ $11,941.39, after ~$539.41 grading fee → 61.3× the raw value.
Grade-by-grade ROI & risk-adjusted outcomesNet vs raw per target grade, plus the probability-weighted distribution
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $11,941.39 | $539 | +$11,207 | 61.3× |
| PSA 9 | $223.00 | $72 | −$44 | 1.1× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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All grades & conditions
Every grade we pricePSA / CGC / BGS ladder with per-grade population
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 2 sold$11,941$10,150–$13,733 | |
| PSA 9 | ✓ 9 cert-verified$223 | |
| PSA 6 | 2 sold$138$117–$159 |
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
184% spreadCurrently 184% cheaper on TCGplayer than Cardmarket. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
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Other Tropical Tidal Wave cards
There are 3 different Tropical Tidal Wave printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Nintendo Black Star Promos #27 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Tropical Tidal Wave (Nintendo Black Star Promos #27) worth?
As of 21 August 2026, Tropical Tidal Wave from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth approximately $194.77 ungraded (near-mint), and around $11,941 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Tropical Tidal Wave?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Tropical Tidal Wave from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth around $11,941 — roughly 61× the raw ungraded value of $194.77.
Should I grade my Tropical Tidal Wave?
A PSA 10 sells for about $11,941 versus $194.77 raw — roughly a 61× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Tropical Tidal Wave rare?
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Promo card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (card #27), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its current blended market value is $194.77 ungraded.
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