Kingdra – XY Black Star Promos (#XY39)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Kingdra (#XY39) is a Promo card from XY - XY Black Star Promos released in 2013. It showcases artwork by hatachu and the Gather Strength attack, Search your deck for up to 4 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $15.80, Cardmarket average sale is €26.30, Floor listings start near €16.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $15.80
- Cardmarket trend price: €26.15
- Recent low listing: €16.00
Card Details
Attacks & Strategy
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Gather Strength
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 4 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. -
Dragon Blast
[Water, Water, Lightning]
— 150
Discard a Water and a Lightning Energy attached to this Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (50.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Kingdra from XY Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator hatachu.
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 Kingdra XY39 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Kingdra's Gather Strength for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 4 basic Energy cards, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Shuffle y...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Dragon Type • Weak to Fairy ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XY Black Star Promos #XY39 ← Current | 130 | 2 attacks | Promo | $15.80 |
�📦 XY Black Star Promos Set Context
This Kingdra is part of the XY Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by hatachu, 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 Kingdra 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 XY Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by hatachu resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Dragon typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Kingdra XY39 was released in 2013 in the XY Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by hatachu. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: XY 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: Dragon type Pokémon like Kingdra with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Kingdra 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 Dragon energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Kingdra works best in Dragon type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.