| Set | BW Black Star Promos |
| Card number | BW42 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 110 |
| Artist | 5ban Graphics |
| Released | Mar 2011 |
Tornadus #BW42 Value (BW Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Tornadus joins the BW Black Star Promos set as a March 2011 release featuring 5ban Graphics artwork. This promo displays a modest value rank and is typical in rarity for promotional Pokémon cards from its series era.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $8.74 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €5.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €4.40 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €3.23 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 30 |
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Tornadus #BW42: rarity, grading and trend
Tornadus #BW42 is a Promo Pokémon card from BW Black Star Promos, the Black & White era (2011). It ranks as number 76 by price out of 106 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price rose +57%, from $5.56 to $8.74. The illustration is by 5ban Graphics.
Tornadus price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €5.00 | $8.66 |
| Oct 2026 | €4.39 | $7.32 |
| Sep 2026 | €4.00 | $4.66 |
| Aug 2026 | €4.50 | $3.85 |
| Jul 2026 | €4.99 | $3.16 |
| Jun 2026 | €4.77 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €4.40 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €4.13 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €4.40 | - |
| Nov 2025 | €4.99 | - |
| Mar 2025 | €7.50 | - |
| Feb 2025 | €5.50 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tornadus #BW42 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $8.74, the Cardmarket low is €5.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
Is Tornadus #BW42 rare?
Tornadus #BW42 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 76 by price among the 106 cards in BW Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Tornadus #BW42 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +57% to about $8.74. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
How do I check which printing of Tornadus I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (BW42) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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