Porygon-z – DP Black Star Promos (#DP35)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Porygon-z (#DP35) is a Promo card from Diamond & Pearl - DP Black Star Promos released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Learning attack, Search your deck for a Pokémon LV.X that levels up from 1 of your Pokémon, and put it onto that Pokémon. (This counts as leveling up that Pokémon.) Shuffle your deck afterward.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.34.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.34
Card Details
- Set
- DP Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- DP35
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 120
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting +30
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Install
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), move a Technical Machine card attached to 1 of your Pokémon to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Porygon-Z is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Learning
Search your deck for a Pokémon LV.X that levels up from 1 of your Pokémon, and put it onto that Pokémon. (This counts as leveling up that Pokémon.) Shuffle your deck afterward.
💡 Zero-energy cost provides exceptional value and flexibility in deck building. -
Overload
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 40+
Does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each Technical Machine card attached to Porygon-Z.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Porygon-z 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 Kagemaru Himeno.
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 Porygon-z DP35 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Porygon-z's Learning . Special effect: Search your deck for a Pokémon LV.X that levels up from 1 of your Pokémon, and put it onto that Poké...
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Colorless Type • Weak 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DP Black Star Promos #DP35 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Promo | $4.34 |
�📦 DP Black Star Promos Set Context
This Porygon-z 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 Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Porygon-z 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 Kagemaru Himeno resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Porygon-z DP35 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 Kagemaru Himeno. 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: Colorless type Pokémon like Porygon-z 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 Porygon-z 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 Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Porygon-z works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.