Cool-porygon – Wizards Black Star Promos (#15)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Cool-porygon (#15) is a Promo card from Base - Wizards Black Star Promos released in 1999. It showcases artwork by Hiromichi Sugiyama and the Texture Magic attack, You may change Cool Porygon's Resistance to a type of your choice other than Colorless. If the Defending Pokémon has a Weakness, you may change it to a type of your choice other than Colorless. (Benching either Pokémon ends the effect on that Pokémon.). TCGplayer market price sits around $47.61, Cardmarket average sale is €33.32, Floor listings start near €11.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $47.61
- Cardmarket trend price: €37.78
- Recent low listing: €11.00
Card Details
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 15
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Hiromichi Sugiyama
- HP
- 50
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -30
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Porygon2
Attacks & Strategy
-
Texture Magic
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
You may change Cool Porygon's Resistance to a type of your choice other than Colorless. If the Defending Pokémon has a Weakness, you may change it to a type of your choice other than Colorless. (Benching either Pokémon ends the effect on that Pokémon.) -
3-D Attack
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 20×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 20 damage times the number of heads.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Cool-porygon from Wizards Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 1999, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Hiromichi Sugiyama.
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 Cool-porygon 15 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Cool-porygon's Texture Magic for Colorless + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: You may change Cool Porygon's Resistance to a type of your choice other than Colorless. If the Defen...
Stats Overview: 50 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards Black Star Promos #15 ← Current | 50 | 2 attacks | Promo | $47.61 |
�📦 Wizards Black Star Promos Set Context
This Cool-porygon is part of the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Base series in 1999.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Hiromichi Sugiyama, 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 Cool-porygon 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 Wizards Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Hiromichi Sugiyama resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Cool-porygon 15 was released in 1999 in the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Base series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Hiromichi Sugiyama. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Wizards 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: Colorless type Pokémon like Cool-porygon 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 Cool-porygon 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Cool-porygon works best in Colorless type decks.