Cresselia – DP Black Star Promos (#DP51)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Cresselia (#DP51) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Wataru Kawahara and the Lunar Flight attack (80- damage), Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Cresselia.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.95
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP51
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Wataru Kawahara
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Lunar Aura
If you have Darkrai in play, remove 1 damage counter from Cresselia between turns.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Lunar Flight
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless]
— 80-
Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Cresselia.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Cresselia 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 Wataru Kawahara.
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 Cresselia DP51 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Cresselia's Lunar Flight deals 80- damage for Psychic + Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Does 80 damage minus 10 damage for each damage counter on Cresselia.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP Black Star Promos #DP51 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Promo | $4.95 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Cresselia 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 Wataru Kawahara, 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 Cresselia 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 Wataru Kawahara resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Cresselia DP51 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 Wataru Kawahara. 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: Psychic type Pokémon like Cresselia have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Cresselia 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Cresselia works best in Psychic type decks.