Carnivine – DP Black Star Promos (#DP42)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Carnivine (#DP42) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Makoto Imai and the Power Whip attack, Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Energy attached to Carnivine G to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $3.44.
- TCGplayer market price: $3.44
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP42
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Makoto Imai
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Resistances
- Water -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Power Whip
[Colorless]
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Energy attached to Carnivine G to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) -
Grass Knot
[Grass, Colorless]
— 20+
Does 20 damage plus 10 more damage for each Colorless Energy in the Defending Pokémon's Retreat Cost (after applying effects to the Retreat Cost).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Carnivine 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 Makoto Imai.
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 Carnivine DP42 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Carnivine's Power Whip for Colorless energy. Special effect: Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 10 damage for each Energy attached to Carnivin...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2 • Resistant to Water -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP Black Star Promos #DP42 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Promo | $3.44 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Carnivine 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 Makoto Imai, 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 Carnivine 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 DP Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Makoto Imai resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Carnivine DP42 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 Makoto Imai. 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: Grass type Pokémon like Carnivine 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 Carnivine 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 Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Carnivine works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.