| Set | HGSS Black Star Promos |
| Card number | HGSS18 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Sumiyoshi Kizuki |
| Released | Feb 2010 |
Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 Value (HGSS Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Oct 5, 2026.
Unlike the Pokémon subjects dominating the lineup, Tropical Tidal Wave HGSS18 is a Trainer promo illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. It belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver Black Star Promo sequence released in 2010. Its low raw band and last-place value rank among 25 entries make it an accessible set-filler rather than a price leader.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $0.00 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €30,000 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €288.42 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €306.81 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 12 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,119 |
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Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18: rarity, grading and trend
Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 is a Promo Trainer card from HGSS Black Star Promos, the HeartGold & SoulSilver era (2010). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 25 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. The PSA 10 premium is only about $-32,630.96 over raw, so grading rarely leaves much profit after fees and shipping. The sold listings below show 10 recent eBay sales, the best check on what buyers actually pay. The illustration is by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 9 | $799.99 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,119 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $848.09 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $726.60 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $755.00 | 4 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Tropical Tidal Wave price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €30,000 | $0.00 |
| Sep 2026 | €14,224 | $0.00 |
| Aug 2026 | €420.00 | $0.00 |
| Jul 2026 | €420.00 | - |
| Jun 2026 | €420.00 | - |
Recent eBay sold listings
| Listing | Grade | Sold price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pokemon Tropical Tidal Wave World Championships Promo HGSS18 Staff PSA | PSA 9 | $845.82 | Jul 19, 2026 |
| PSA 10 GERMAN 2010 Worlds Tropical Tidal Wave Black Star Pokemon Promo | PSA 10 | $1,899 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Pokemon Worlds Champ 2010 - Tropical Tidal Wave Promo HGSS18 Portugues | PSA 9 | $290.37 | May 24, 2026 |
| Pokemon World Championships #HGSS18 Tropical Tidal Wave Quarter Finali | PSA 8 | $726.60 | May 14, 2026 |
| Pokemon World Championships #HGSS18 Tropical Tidal Wave Semi Finalist | PSA 8 | $952.65 | May 14, 2026 |
| Pokemon World Championships #HGSS18 Tropical Tidal Wave Finalist PSA 8 | PSA 8 | $4,292 | May 14, 2026 |
| Tropical Tidal Wave Pokémon Promo HGSS18 Staff 2010 PSA 9 | PSA 9 | $1,304 | May 7, 2026 |
| 🔥 2010 STAFF TROPICAL TIDAL WAVE 🔥 | World Pokemon Promo | HGSS18 | PS | PSA 9 | $1,339 | May 7, 2026 |
| Pokemon Tropical Tidal Wave Flutwelle GERMAN 2010 Worlds Promo HGSS18 | PSA 8 | $99.40 | Apr 26, 2026 |
| Pokemon Tropical Tidal Wave Maremoto PORTUGUESE 2010 Worlds Promo HGSS | PSA 9 | $167.31 | Apr 26, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 worth on Oct 5, 2026?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $33,750, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,119 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €30,000. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 worth?
As of Oct 5, 2026, a PSA 10 Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 sells for about $1,119 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $33,750 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 rare?
Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 25 cards in HGSS Black Star Promos. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 worth grading?
Usually not. A PSA 10 only adds about $-32,630.96 over raw, which leaves little after grading fees, shipping and the risk of a lower grade.
How do I check which printing of Tropical Tidal Wave I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (HGSS18) 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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