Serperior – BW Black Star Promos (#BW20)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Serperior (#BW20) is a Promo card from Black & White - BW Black Star Promos released in 2011. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Leaf Tornado attack (60 damage), Move as many Grass Energy attached to your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.93, Cardmarket average sale is €2.07, Floor listings start near €0.05.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.93
- Cardmarket trend price: €2.12
- Recent low listing: €0.05
Card Details
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- BW20
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Water -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Royal Heal
At any times between turns, heal 10 damage from each of your Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Leaf Tornado
[Grass, Colorless]
— 60
Move as many Grass Energy attached to your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Serperior from BW Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2011, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator 5ban Graphics.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Serperior BW20 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Serperior's Leaf Tornado deals 60 damage for Grass + Colorless energy. Special effect: Move as many Grass Energy attached to your Pokémon to your other Pokémon in any way you like.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Water -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW Black Star Promos #BW20 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Promo | $7.93 |
�📦 BW Black Star Promos Set Context
This Serperior is part of the BW Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2011.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by 5ban Graphics, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Serperior card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Promo cards from BW Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by 5ban Graphics resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Serperior BW20 was released in 2011 in the BW Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by 5ban Graphics. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BW Black Star Promos is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Serperior have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Serperior card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Serperior works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.