Tropical Tidal Wave
Market value · ungraded
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What this price is based on
Medium confidence3 sales in 90 days — enough for a guide, not a guarantee.
Recent Raw sales
- Aug 11, 2026eBay — 2006 POKEMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROMO STAFF #36 TROPICAL TIDAL WAVE$2,250
- Jul 27, 2026eBay — 2006 POKEMON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PROMO STAFF #36 TROPICAL TIDAL WAVE$2,250
- Jul 1, 2026eBay — Pokemon Tropical Tidal Wave 2006 World Championships FRENCH Promo #36$500
By grade
- PSA 9$5617 sales
- Raw$2,2503 sales
- PSA 8$3502 sales
- PSA 6$1,1502 sales
- PSA 8.5$1,5001 sale
- PSA 7$2001 sale
- PSA 4$1101 sale
- CGC 8$3521 sale
From 19 completed sales recorded between May 9, 2026 and Aug 11, 2026. Sold prices only — asking prices are never counted.
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Tropical Tidal Wave is a Promo Pokémon card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (#36), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It's a Item Trainer card. Its current blended market value is $222.89 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 20 August 2026.
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Price history · Raw
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Verified sales history17 in 90 days✓ real completed listings
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Demand & liquidity
Last sold $352 · CGC 8 · 16 Jun 2026
Should you grade it?
Raw $222.89 → graded PSA 9 ≈ $1,012.50, after ~$115.12 grading fee → 4.5× 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 9 | $1,012.50 | $115 | +$674 | 4.5× |
| PSA 8 | $135.50 | $71 | −$159 | 0.6× |
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 9 | $1,013$861–$1,164 | |
| PSA 8 | 5 sold$136$115–$156 |
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
68% spreadCurrently 68% 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
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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 #36 (Promo).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Tropical Tidal Wave (Nintendo Black Star Promos #36) worth?
As of 20 August 2026, Tropical Tidal Wave from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth approximately $222.89 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Tropical Tidal Wave rare?
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Promo card from Nintendo Black Star Promos (card #36), illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. Its current blended market value is $222.89 ungraded.
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