| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Card number | 17 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 60 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Jul 1999 |
Dark Persian #17 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Dark Persian, numbered 17, ranks among the more valuable releases in the Base-era Black Star Promo sequence. Ken Sugimori supplied the artwork, and the Dark naming convention gives the card a direct connection to an important early collecting theme. Its recent market direction has also been stronger than the short-term average.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $110.63 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €39.69 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €42.56 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €41.01 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 99 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $5,750 |
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Dark Persian #17: rarity, grading and trend
Dark Persian #17 is a Promo Pokémon card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 26 by price out of 53 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 52x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +4.3%, from $106.03 to $110.63. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $136.51 | 1 |
| ACE | 7 | $132.85 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $256.25 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $950.00 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $204.01 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $109.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $5,750 | 2 |
| PSA | 9 | $376.26 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $161.25 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $145.58 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Dark Persian price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €39.69 | $110.63 |
| Oct 2026 | €55.68 | $109.31 |
| Sep 2026 | €60.17 | $102.11 |
| Aug 2026 | €51.74 | $98.80 |
| Jul 2026 | €47.54 | $94.58 |
| Jun 2026 | €51.16 | $66.92 |
| May 2026 | €58.70 | $66.92 |
| Apr 2026 | €46.00 | $66.92 |
| Mar 2026 | €51.67 | $65.32 |
| Feb 2026 | €55.20 | $64.75 |
| Jan 2026 | €57.00 | $64.52 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dark Persian #17 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $110.63, a PSA 10 sells for around $5,750 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €39.69. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Dark Persian #17 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Dark Persian #17 sells for about $5,750 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $110.63 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Dark Persian #17 rare?
Dark Persian #17 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 26 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Dark Persian #17 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +4.3% to about $110.63. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Dark Persian #17 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 52.0x raw ($5,639 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 Dark Persian I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (17) 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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