Reshiram – SM Black Star Promos (#SM137)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Reshiram (#SM137) is a Promo card from Sun & Moon - SM Black Star Promos released in 2017. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Otani and the Flame Charge attack, Search your deck for up to 2 Fire Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $4.74, Cardmarket average sale is €4.80, Floor listings start near €1.99.
- TCGplayer market price: $4.74
- Cardmarket trend price: €4.78
- Recent low listing: €1.99
Card Details
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- SM137
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Otani
- HP
- 180
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Flame Charge
[Colorless]
Search your deck for up to 2 Fire Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck. -
Scorching Column
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 110
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned. -
Vermilion-GX
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 180
You may attach up to 5 Fire Energy cards from your hand to your Pokémon in any way you like. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (45.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Reshiram from SM Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Otani.
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 Reshiram SM137 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Reshiram's Flame Charge for Colorless energy. Special effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Fire Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Then, shuffle your d...
Stats Overview: 180 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Black Star Promos #SM137 ← Current | 180 | 3 attacks | Promo | $4.74 |
�📦 SM Black Star Promos Set Context
This Reshiram is part of the SM Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Otani, 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 Reshiram 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 SM Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Otani resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Reshiram SM137 was released in 2017 in the SM Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Otani. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: SM Black Star Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Reshiram 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 Reshiram 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Reshiram works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.