Kyogre ex – Nintendo Black Star Promos (#37)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kyogre ex (#37) is a Promo card from NP - Nintendo Black Star Promos released in 2003. It showcases artwork by Ryo Ueda and the Aqua Supply attack (30 damage), You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $47.86, Cardmarket average sale is €30.06, Floor listings start near €2.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $47.86
- Cardmarket trend price: €31.89
- Recent low listing: €2.50
Card Details
- Set
- Nintendo Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 37
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Frenzy
As long as your opponent has Groudon, Groudon ex, Rayquaza, or Rayquaza ex in play. Kyogre ex's attacks do 40 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
Attacks & Strategy
-
Aqua Supply
[Water, Colorless]
— 30
You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. -
Tsunami
[Water, Colorless, Colorless]
— 40
Does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kyogre ex from Nintendo Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2003, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Ryo Ueda.
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 Kyogre ex 37 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Kyogre ex's Aqua Supply deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may attach a basic Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Black Star Promos #37 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Promo | $47.86 |
�📦 Nintendo Black Star Promos Set Context
This Kyogre ex is part of the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the NP series in 2003.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Ryo Ueda, 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 Kyogre ex 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 Nintendo Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Ryo Ueda resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kyogre ex 37 was released in 2003 in the Nintendo Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the NP series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Ryo Ueda. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Nintendo 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: Water type Pokémon like Kyogre ex with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Kyogre ex 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Kyogre ex works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.