Champions Festival SM78 / 248 Pokemon Card from SM Black Star Promos Set
Champions Festival is a Trainer Stadium card from the SM Black Star Promos set, numbered SM78. It was illustrated by Naoki Saito and is classified as a Promo…
Set: SM Black Star Promos
Number: SM78/248
Rarity: Promo
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About the Champions Festival Trainer Card
Champions Festival is a Stadium Trainer card from the SM Black Star Promos set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number SM78/248 and is classified as Promo. The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.
Within the SM Black Star Promos set, Champions Festival currently carries the highest market price of any card.
Champions Festival Trainer Card Details
Card name: Champions Festival
Card number: SM78/248
Set: SM Black Star Promos
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Promo
Card type: Trainer (Stadium)
Artist: Naoki Saito
Release date: February 3, 2017
Why Collect the Champions Festival Trainer Card?
Champions Festival is most often collected as part of a complete SM 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, and this card already commands the top market price within its set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Champions Festival Trainer Card
Champions Festival was illustrated by Naoki Saito.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Champions Festival Trainer Card
The current aggregated market price for Champions Festival is about $490. Recent listings range from roughly $300 (low) to $500 (high), with a mid-point near $400. 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 SM Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $8.70 and an average near
6.60, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +73% over the last 7 days and +42% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the SM Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Champions Festival Trainer Card
Whether Champions Festival 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 Champions Festival Trainer Card?
Champions Festival carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Other Printings of Champions Festival
Champions Festival appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include XY Black Star Promos XY27 (around $350), XY Black Star Promos XY176 (around $324) and XY Black Star Promos XY91 (around $300).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Champions Festival Trainer Card
The Champions Festival trainer card is a Promo card from the SM Black Star Promos set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the SM Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $490; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Champions Festival card from?
Champions Festival is from the SM Black Star Promos set (Sun & Moon series), numbered SM78/248 with the Promo rarity.
What rarity is the Champions Festival card?
Champions Festival is classified as Promo.
How much is the Champions Festival SM78/248 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $490, within a recent range of roughly $300 to $500. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Champions Festival card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Champions Festival card?
Champions Festival carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
When was the SM Black Star Promos set released?
The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.
Are there other printings of Champions Festival?
Yes. Champions Festival appears on 7 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
