| Set | SM Black Star Promos |
| Card number | SM231 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Naoki Saito |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
Champions Festival #SM231 Value (SM Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Created for the 2019 World Championships, Champions Festival SM231 belongs to the event-only branch of the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. Naoki Saito's celebratory scene and the card's limited distribution distinguish it from ordinary Trainer promos. Market rank places it among the most valuable entries in the entire numbered promo set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $235.04 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €300.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €72.36 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €97.99 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 27 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,256 |
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Champions Festival #SM231: rarity, grading and trend
Champions Festival #SM231 is a Promo Trainer card from SM Black Star Promos, the Sun & Moon era (2017). It ranks as number 4 by price out of 310 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.3x raw, roughly $1,020 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Over the last 30 days the price rose +4.6%, from $224.78 to $235.04. The illustration is by Naoki Saito.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $301.07 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $30.48 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,256 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $493.24 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $289.96 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $112.27 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Champions Festival price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €300.00 | $235.04 |
| Oct 2026 | €300.00 | $229.41 |
| Sep 2026 | €305.00 | $222.93 |
| Aug 2026 | €300.00 | $221.08 |
| Jul 2026 | €300.00 | $215.76 |
| Jun 2026 | €300.00 | $205.12 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Champions Festival #SM231 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $235.04, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,256 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €300.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Champions Festival #SM231 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Champions Festival #SM231 sells for about $1,256 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $235.04 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Champions Festival #SM231 rare?
Champions Festival #SM231 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 4 by price among the 310 cards in SM Black Star Promos. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Champions Festival #SM231 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +4.6% to about $235.04. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Champions Festival #SM231 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.3x raw ($1,020 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Champions Festival I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (SM231) 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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