| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Card number | 40 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | "Big Mama" Tagawa |
| Released | Jul 1999 |
Pokémon Center #40 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Near the summit of the Black Star promo checklist, Pokémon Center #40 is a Trainer card rather than a character-focused release. The vintage issue carries artwork credited to “Big Mama” Tagawa and ranks second among 53 promos by value. Its scarce promotional context and unusual subject give it importance beyond normal deck-use considerations.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $1,025 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4,999 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €1,174 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €709.33 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 6 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $2,000 |
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What sets the price of Pokémon Center #40
Pokémon Center #40 is a Promo Trainer card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 53 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 2.0x raw, roughly $975.21 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($1,025 to $1,025). The illustration is by "Big Mama" Tagawa.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $1,350 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $1,400 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $2,000 | 3 |
| PSA | 9 | $1,423 | 2 |
| PSA | 8 | $1,100 | 4 |
| PSA | 7 | $1,300 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Pokémon Center price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €4,999 | $1,025 |
| Oct 2026 | €4,032 | $1,025 |
| Sep 2026 | €4,999 | $988.49 |
| Aug 2026 | €4,999 | $947.01 |
| Jul 2026 | €1,500 | $947.01 |
| Mar 2026 | €1,413 | $803.95 |
| Feb 2026 | €1,298 | $595.09 |
| Jan 2026 | €1,080 | $598.29 |
| Dec 2025 | €1,130 | $384.62 |
| Nov 2025 | €1,290 | $384.62 |
| Oct 2025 | €1,242 | $384.62 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pokémon Center #40 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $1,025, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,000 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4,999. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Pokémon Center #40 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Pokémon Center #40 sells for about $2,000 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $1,025 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Pokémon Center #40 rare?
Pokémon Center #40 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Pokémon Center #40 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $1,025.
Is Pokémon Center #40 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 2.0x raw ($975.21 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 Pokémon Center I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (40) 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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