Question 1

What is the current market value of Tropical Tidal Wave #27?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Tidal Wave (Nintendo Black Star Promos) is presently valued at about $474.25 in raw condition. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $474.25. The 90-day observed range is flat at $474.25, signaling very low variability. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Tropical Tidal Wave #27 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at 0.0%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. The 90-day range spans $474.25 to $474.25 (0% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($474.25). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Tropical Tidal Wave #27 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Tidal Wave is a Nintendo Black Star Promos card from the 2003 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Promo. Card subtype classification is Item. Card rules text: Flip a coin. If heads, discard all Trainer cards your opponent has in play. If tails, discard all Trainer (excluding Supporter cards) you have in play. Attack names are not present in the current metadata snapshot. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Tropical cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Tropical Tidal Wave often benchmark it against other Tropical cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 2 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $318.06 to $329.78 (4% spread). The current card sits +46% versus the sampled alternative average of $323.92. Notable alternatives include Tropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 (HGSS Black Star Promos) at $329.78 and Tropical Tidal Wave #36 (Nintendo Black Star Promos) at $318.06.

Question 5

What set is Tropical Tidal Wave #27 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Nintendo Black Star Promos entered circulation in 2003. It belongs to the NP series. With 40 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Tropical Tidal Wave (#27) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

Tropical Tidal Wave #27

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