Giratina lvx – DP Black Star Promos (#DP38)

Giratina lvx Pokémon card — DP Black Star Promos #DP38, Promo
Promo artwork from DP Black Star Promos.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Giratina lvx (#DP38) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Shizurow and the Darkness Lost attack, This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If any of your opponent's Pokémon would be Knocked Out by damage from this attack, put that Pokémon and all cards attached to it in the Lost Zone instead of discarding it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $58.62.

  • TCGplayer market price: $58.62
Current Prices: $58.62 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
DP Black Star Promos
Card Number
DP38
Rarity
✨ Promo
Illustrator
🎨 Shizurow
HP
130
Type
🔮 Psychic
Weaknesses
Darkness ×2
Resistances
Colorless -20
Retreat Cost
3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)

Abilities

  • Invisible Tentacles
    Whenever your opponent's Pokémon tries to attack, your opponent discards 1 card from his or her hand. (If your opponent can't discard 1 card, your opponent's Pokémon can't attack.) You can't use more than 1 Invisible Tentacles Poké-Body each turn.

Attacks & Strategy

  • Darkness Lost [Psychic, Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
    This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) If any of your opponent's Pokémon would be Knocked Out by damage from this attack, put that Pokémon and all cards attached to it in the Lost Zone instead of discarding it.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Giratina lvx from DP Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shizurow.

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 Giratina lvx DP38 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Giratina lvx's Darkness Lost for Psychic + Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: This attack does 30 damage to each of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance ...

Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Colorless -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
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�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context

This Giratina lvx is part of the DP Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shizurow, 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.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Giratina lvx 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 DP Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Shizurow resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
  • Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.

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📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Giratina lvx DP38 was released in 2007 in the DP Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shizurow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: DP 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: Psychic type Pokémon like Giratina lvx have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.

🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building

Maximize the value and playability of your Giratina lvx 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 Psychic energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Giratina lvx works best in Psychic type decks.

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