Tropical Wind

Nintendo Black Star Promos · #26 · Promo

$211US · TCGplayer

$273EU · Cardmarket

-24%7-day (EU)

+59%30-day (EU)

PromoRarity

#7 of 40Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: cooling off — -24% in 7 days; +59% over 30 days; a steady climb built over the month, not a one-week pop — the kind of move that tends to hold; notably pricier in the EU.

TCGplayer (US) (normal)

Tier	USD
Low	$330
Market	$211
Mid	$1,500
High	$1,900

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€252.98
Avg 1-day	€1,150.00
Avg 7-day	€335.00
Avg 30-day	€159.10
Low	€249.90

Authenticity check

At $211, Tropical Wind 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 Wind offered under about $105 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 Wind (Nintendo Black Star Promos #26) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Tropical Wind from Nintendo Black Star Promos is worth about $211 (TCGplayer US market) and around €273.22 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Tropical Wind rare?

Its rarity is listed as Promo and it ranks #7 of 40 by value in Nintendo Black Star Promos. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Nintendo Black Star Promos?

By current US market price, it's Mudkip at $1,500.

Is Tropical Wind's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's -24% over 7 days, +59% 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 Wind's live price?

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

How can I tell if a Tropical Wind is fake?

Because it trades at $211, Tropical Wind 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 $211 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.