Battle-city – BW Black Star Promos (#BW39)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Battle-city (#BW39) is a Promo card from Black & White - BW Black Star Promos released in 2011. It showcases artwork by Hideaki Hakozaki. TCGplayer market price sits around $3.33, Cardmarket average sale is €9.89, Floor listings start near €0.49.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.62
- Recent low listing: €0.49
Card Details
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- BW39
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hideaki Hakozaki
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Battle-city 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 Hideaki Hakozaki.
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 Battle-city BW39 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
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 #BW39 ← Current | N/A | 0 attacks | Promo | $3.33 |
�📦 BW Black Star Promos Set Context
This Battle-city 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 Hideaki Hakozaki, 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 Battle-city 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 Hideaki Hakozaki resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Battle-city BW39 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 Hideaki Hakozaki. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. 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.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Battle-city 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
- Draw support & consistency cards