Darkrai – DP Black Star Promos (#DP24)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Darkrai (#DP24) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Spacial Rend attack (10 damage), Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it.. TCGplayer market price sits around $11.23.
- TCGplayer market price: $11.23
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP24
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +20
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Spacial Rend
[Water]
— 10
Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. If there is any Stadium card in play, discard it. -
Roar of Time
[Metal, Metal, Metal]
— 80
Search your discard pile for 3 Pokémon, show them to your opponent, and put them on top of your deck. Shuffle your deck afterward. (If you don't have 3 Pokémon in your discard pile, this attack does nothing.)
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Darkrai 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 Kouki Saitou.
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 Darkrai DP24 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Darkrai's Spacial Rend deals 10 damage for Water energy. Special effect: Search your deck for a Stadium card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle yo...
Stats Overview: 80 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting +20 • Resistant to Psychic -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 #DP24 ← Current | 80 | 2 attacks | Promo | $11.23 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Darkrai 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 Kouki Saitou, 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 Darkrai 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 Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Darkrai DP24 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 Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. 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: Darkness type Pokémon like Darkrai 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 Darkrai 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 Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Darkrai works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.