Hatterene – SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH055)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Hatterene (#SWSH055) is a Promo card from Sword & Shield - SWSH Black Star Promos released in 2019. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Igarashi and the Confounding Pulse attack, Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now Confused.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.53, Cardmarket average sale is €1.11, Floor listings start near €0.45.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.53
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.68
- Recent low listing: €0.45
Card Details
- Set
- SWSH Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- SWSH055
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Igarashi
- HP
- 200
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation D ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Confounding Pulse
[Psychic, Colorless]
Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now Confused. -
Mental Crush
[Psychic, Psychic, Colorless]
— 90+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Confused, this attack does 90 more damage.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Hatterene from SWSH Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Igarashi.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Hatterene SWSH055 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark D, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Hatterene's Confounding Pulse for Psychic + Colorless energy. Special effect: Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. The new Active Pokémon is now...
Stats Overview: 200 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWSH Black Star Promos #SWSH055 ← Current | 200 | 2 attacks | Promo | $0.53 |
�📦 SWSH Black Star Promos Set Context
This Hatterene is part of the SWSH Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Igarashi, 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 Hatterene 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 SWSH Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Igarashi 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: Hatterene SWSH055 was released in 2019 in the SWSH Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Igarashi. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: SWSH Black Star Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Hatterene with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Hatterene 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: Hatterene works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.