Stakataka – SM Black Star Promos (#SM209)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Stakataka (#SM209) is a Promo card from Sun & Moon - SM Black Star Promos released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Top Down attack (110 damage), Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.88, Cardmarket average sale is €2.09, Floor listings start near €0.30.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.88
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.76
- Recent low listing: €0.30
Card Details
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- SM209
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Wall of Stone
If your opponent has 3 or fewer Prize cards remaining, this Pokémon's maximum HP is 200.
Attacks & Strategy
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Top Down
[Fighting, Fighting, Colorless]
— 110
Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (36.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Stakataka from SM Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Stakataka SM209 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Stakataka's Top Down deals 110 damage for Fighting + Fighting + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Black Star Promos #SM209 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Promo | $0.88 |
�📦 SM Black Star Promos Set Context
This Stakataka is part of the SM Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, 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 Stakataka 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 SM Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from SM Black Star Promos
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Stakataka SM209 was released in 2017 in the SM Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: SM Black Star Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Stakataka 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 Stakataka 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 Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Stakataka works best in Fighting type decks.