Pokémon Tower #42 Wizards Black Star Promos Pokemon card
SetWizards Black Star Promos
Card number42
RarityPromo
TypeTrainer
HP0
ArtistKeiji Kinebuchi
ReleasedJul 1999

Pokémon Tower #42 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Sep 17, 2026.

How much is Pokémon Tower #42 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $12.71, a PSA 10 sells for around $64.78 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €14.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Pokémon Tower is one of the trainer-style Wizards Black Star Promos, numbered 42 in that long-running series. Illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, it depicts the in-game location tied to Lavender Town rather than a Pokémon itself. Collectors generally file it among the more accessible black star promos rather than the scarce holographic chase cards. Pokémon Tower remains a quiet staple for promo-set completionists.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$12.71
TCGplayer mid price (USD)$9.67
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€14.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€16.11
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€14.38
Cardmarket listings available45
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)$64.78

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Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
CGC10$44.673
CGC9$11.224
PSA10$64.785
PSA9$29.993
PSA8$22.654
PSA7$27.501

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Compared to many black star promos, Pokémon Tower tends to grade consistently since its printing is simple and non-holographic. Centering and corner wear from original distribution are the usual limiting factors rather than surface print lines. A gem mint example commands a noticeably larger premium over lower grades than the raw card's everyday value would suggest.

Pokémon Tower price history

Feb 16, 2026Low $9.19 · High $12.89Sep 17, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Sep 2026€13.94$12.81
Aug 2026€14.82$12.51
Jul 2026€14.40$11.75
Jun 2026€13.18$9.33
May 2026€12.63$9.33
Apr 2026€9.25$9.33
Mar 2026€9.21$9.30
Feb 2026€8.67$9.29
Within the Wizards Black Star Promos line, Pokémon Tower is often viewed as an affordable entry point for collectors building a full promo run. Because it lacks holographic foiling, it seems to draw less speculative attention than flashier promos from the same era. Long-term demand appears steady rather than dramatic, though interest in early Wizards-era promos can shift as broader vintage Pokémon collecting trends evolve.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Pokémon Tower #42 worth?

How much is Pokémon Tower #42 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $12.71, a PSA 10 sells for around $64.78 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €14.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is Pokémon Tower #42 worth?

How much is Pokémon Tower #42 worth? As of Sep 17, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $12.71, a PSA 10 sells for around $64.78 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €14.00. Prices update daily from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Pokémon Tower #42 worth?

As of Sep 17, 2026, a PSA 10 Pokémon Tower #42 sells for about $64.78 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $12.71 for a raw near mint copy.

How can I identify Pokémon Tower #42 with my phone?

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How do I track the value of Pokémon Tower #42 in a collection?

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Is Pokémon Tower #42 rare?

It is classified as a promo rather than a numbered set rarity, and within the Wizards Black Star Promos line it is considered one of the more commonly found entries.

Who illustrated Pokémon Tower?

The artwork was done by Keiji Kinebuchi, who contributed several trainer and location cards during the early Wizards of the Coast promo era.

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