Question 1

What is the current market value of Darkrai #BW73?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Darkrai (BW Black Star Promos) sits near $212.01. Week-over-week change is limited (0.0%), indicating short-term stability. It now sits 10.1% above its 30-day average of $192.63. The 90-day window shows a floor near $147.03 and a peak around $277.49 (62% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Darkrai #BW73 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $147.03 and $277.49 create a 62% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Versus the 30-day average ($192.63), the card is trading 10.1% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +412% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $1008.76, while PSA 10 is $1085.00.

Question 3

What is Darkrai #BW73 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Darkrai appears in BW Black Star Promos, released in 2011. The printed flavor text states: "To protect itself, it afflicts those around it with nightmares. However, it means no harm." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Darkness. It carries a Basic and Team Plasma subtype designation. Notable move text references "Hide in Shadows" and "Dark Hole". Weakness: Fighting. Resistance: Psychic. It requires 2 energy to retreat. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Darkrai cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Darkrai often benchmark it against other Darkrai cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 4 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.69-$40.29, a 5739% band. Against the sample mean of $26.06, this card is +714%. Notable alternatives include Darkrai #3 (Great Encounters) at $26.19, Darkrai #4 (Great Encounters) at $25.78, Darkrai #3 (Majestic Dawn) at $40.29, and Darkrai #DP52 (DP Black Star Promos) at $35.32.

Question 5

What set is Darkrai #BW73 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for BW Black Star Promos is 2011. It belongs to the Black & White series. Set size is 101 cards, which categorizes BW Black Star Promos as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 15 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Darkrai is card number BW73 with a Promo designation.

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