Tapu Koko SM31 / 248 Pokemon Card from SM Black Star Promos Set

About the Tapu Koko Pokémon Card

Tapu Koko is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 110 HP from the SM Black Star Promos set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number SM31/248 and is classified as Promo. The SM Black Star Promos set was released on February 3, 2017.

The card includes the flavor text: “This guardian deity of Melemele is brimming with curiosity. It summons thunderclouds and stores their lightning inside its body.”.

Tapu Koko Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Tapu Koko

Card number: SM31/248

Set: SM Black Star Promos

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Promo

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Lightning

HP: 110

Artist: kirisAki

Release date: February 3, 2017

National Pokédex number: 785

Why Collect the Tapu Koko Pokémon Card?

Tapu Koko 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.

Artwork and Illustration of the Tapu Koko Pokémon Card

Tapu Koko was illustrated by kirisAki.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Tapu Koko Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Tapu Koko is about $0.61. Recent listings range from roughly $0.24 (low) to

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 Tapu Koko Pokémon Card

Whether Tapu Koko 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 Tapu Koko Pokémon Card?

Tapu Koko carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.

Other Printings of Tapu Koko

Tapu Koko appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include SM Black Star Promos SM30a (around $3.78), Lost Thunder 85 (around $0.94) and SM Black Star Promos SM30 (around $0.61).

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 Tapu Koko Pokémon Card

The Tapu Koko pokémon 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 $0.61; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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