Emboar – BW Black Star Promos (#BW21)

Emboar Pokémon card — BW Black Star Promos #BW21, Promo
Promo artwork from BW Black Star Promos.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Emboar (#BW21) is a Promo card from Black & White - BW Black Star Promos released in 2011. It showcases artwork by 5ban Graphics and the Heat Crash attack (80 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $2.69, Cardmarket average sale is €1.76, Floor listings start near €0.20.

  • TCGplayer market price: $2.69
  • Cardmarket trend price: €1.59
  • Recent low listing: €0.20
Current Prices: €1.59 (CM) $2.69 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
BW Black Star Promos
Card Number
BW21
Rarity
✨ Promo
Illustrator
🎨 5ban Graphics
HP
150
Type
🔥 Fire
Weaknesses
Water ×2
Retreat Cost
4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)

Abilities

  • Inferno Fandango
    As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), you may attach a Fire Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.

Attacks & Strategy

  • Heat Crash [Fire, Fire, Colorless, Colorless] — 80

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Emboar 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 Emboar BW21 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.

Key Attack: Emboar's Heat Crash deals 80 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless + Colorless energy.

Stats Overview: 150 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2

Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.

� Compare Emboar Cards

Looking for other Emboar cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.

Set HP Attacks Rarity Avg Price
BW Black Star Promos #BW21 ← Current 150 1 attack Promo $2.69

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�📦 BW Black Star Promos Set Context

This Emboar 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.

View all chase cards from BW Black Star Promos →

💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Emboar card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

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.
  • Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.

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📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Emboar BW21 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: Fire type Pokémon like Emboar 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 Emboar card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • Pair with Fire energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Emboar works best in Fire type decks.

🛒 Where to Buy Emboar & Explore More

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