Tropical Tidal Wave HGSS18 / 25 Pokemon Card from HGSS Black Star Promos Set
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Trainer card from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, designated as card number HGSS18. It is an Item card illustrated by artist…
- Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
- Number: HGSS18/25
- Rarity: Promo
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About the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card
Tropical Tidal Wave is a Item Trainer card from the HGSS Black Star Promos set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number HGSS18/25 and is classified as Promo. The HGSS Black Star Promos set was released on February 10, 2010.
Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card Details
Card name: Tropical Tidal Wave
Card number: HGSS18/25
Set: HGSS Black Star Promos
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Promo
Card type: Trainer (Item)
Artist: Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Release date: February 10, 2010
Why Collect the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card?
Tropical Tidal Wave is most often collected as part of a complete HGSS Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card
Tropical Tidal Wave was illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card
Recent listings range from roughly $600 (low) to $600 (high), with a mid-point near $600. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the HGSS Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $32.24 and an average near $34.97.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HGSS Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card
Whether Tropical Tidal Wave is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
How Rare Is the Tropical Tidal Wave Trainer Card?
Tropical Tidal Wave carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Other Printings of Tropical Tidal Wave
Tropical Tidal Wave appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Nintendo Black Star Promos 27 (around