Dusknoir – DP Black Star Promos (#DP33)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dusknoir (#DP33) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kent Kanetsuna and the Reaper Pulse attack (70 damage), Move up to 2 damage counters from Dusknoir to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.64.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.64
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP33
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kent Kanetsuna
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Darkness +30
- Resistances
- Colorless -20
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Dark Hide
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may flip a coin. If heads, look at your opponent's hand, choose a Pokémon you find there, and put it on the bottom of his or her deck. This power can't be used if Dusknoir is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Reaper Pulse
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless]
— 70
Move up to 2 damage counters from Dusknoir to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dusknoir 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 Kent Kanetsuna.
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 Dusknoir DP33 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dusknoir's Reaper Pulse deals 70 damage for Psychic + Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Move up to 2 damage counters from Dusknoir to 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness +30 • Resistant to Colorless -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 #DP33 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Promo | $2.64 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Dusknoir 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 Kent Kanetsuna, 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 Dusknoir 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 Kent Kanetsuna 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: Dusknoir DP33 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 Kent Kanetsuna. 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 Dusknoir 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 Dusknoir 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: Dusknoir works best in Psychic type decks.