Tropical Beach

BW Black Star Promos · #BW28 · Promo

$1,500US · TCGplayer

$225EU · Cardmarket

-3%7-day (EU)

+6%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#1 of 101Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (normal)

Tier	USD
Low	$1,500
Mid	$1,500
High	$1,500

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€208.06
Avg 1-day	€200.00
Avg 7-day	€213.74
Avg 30-day	€195.79
Low	€195.00

Authenticity check

At $1,500, Tropical Beach is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Tropical Beach offered under about $750 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Tropical Beach (BW Black Star Promos #BW28) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Tropical Beach from BW Black Star Promos is worth about $1,500 (TCGplayer US market) and around €224.70 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Tropical Beach rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it is the most valuable card in BW Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

Is Tropical Beach's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -3% over 7 days, +6% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Tropical Beach's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Tropical Beach on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Tropical Beach is fake?

Because it trades at $1,500, Tropical Beach is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $1,500 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.