Mime-jr – DP Black Star Promos (#DP22)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Mime-jr (#DP22) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Mime attack, Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of cards in your opponent's hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $7.04.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.04
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP22
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 40
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Weaknesses
- Psychic +10
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
-
Baby Evolution
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put Mr. Mime from your hand onto Mime Jr. (this counts as evolving Mime Jr.) and remove all damage counters from Mime Jr.
Attacks & Strategy
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Mime
[Psychic]
Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of cards in your opponent's hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Mime-jr 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 Mitsuhiro Arita.
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 Mime-jr DP22 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Mime-jr's Mime for Psychic energy. Special effect: Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw a number of cards equal to the number of cards in your ...
Stats Overview: 40 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Psychic +10
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 #DP22 ← Current | 40 | 1 attack | Promo | $7.04 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Mime-jr 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 Mitsuhiro Arita, 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 Mime-jr 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 Mitsuhiro Arita 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: Mime-jr DP22 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 Mitsuhiro Arita. 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: Psychic type Pokémon like Mime-jr 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 Mime-jr 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: Mime-jr works best in Psychic type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.