Market outlook
Stable Outlook 7/10
Demand is supported by character popularity and promo status, but the card is already well-known and actively traded, which tends to keep the market relatively balanced rather than explosive. Graded premiums may continue to hold well, especially for graded 10, while raw prices typically move more gradually.
Next months. Likely to remain range-bound with occasional spikes in graded 10 or pristine sealed-product interest.
Long term. Expected to hold value well and potentially appreciate slowly as a modern-era promo staple, with the strongest performance in gem-mint graded copies.
History
Espeon is the Psychic-type Evolution of Eevee from the Pokémon franchise, known for its elegant design, high special attack style, and strong association with psychic energy and sunlight in the core games. Deoxys is a Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation III, famous for its extraterrestrial origin, DNA-based form changes, and strong popularity among collectors due to its sci-fi aesthetic. This Tag Team GX card pairs two highly recognizable Psychic-themed Pokémon, making it especially significant as a crossover-style promo that combines nostalgia, competitive appeal, and premium alternate-art collector interest.
First released in 2020 as SM240, a Black Star Promo in the English-language Pokémon TCG, distributed through the Tag Team Powers Collection product. It was not part of a normal booster expansion; it debuted as a special promo release in the Sun & Moon era.
- Black Star Promo SM240 from the Tag Team Powers Collection special product.
- Full Art alternate-style promo featuring Hasuno artwork, which is a major driver of collector demand.
- Widely regarded as one of the more desirable Tag Team GX promos due to the Espeon and Deoxys combination and strong visual presentation.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- SM Black Star Promos
- Demand
- High
- Supply
- Medium
- Special promo-only release rather than a standard set pull
- Popular dual-character Tag Team pairing
- High-grade copies are harder to find than raw copies due to surface and centering sensitivity
Collector notes
Condition. Check for whitening on corners and edges, surface scratching on the holo/full-art texture, print lines, centering issues, and pressure marks from product packaging. Promo cards from special boxes often show edge wear from insertion/extraction and subtle surface scuffs visible under angled light.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately after opening. For high-grade candidates, use clean gloves, avoid direct handling of the textured holo surface, and keep the card in a dry, temperature-stable environment away from UV light.
Authenticity. Verify the SM240 promo number, correct English text layout, proper full-art holo texture, and accurate font/spacing. Authentic copies should match known promo dimensions and show clean, factory-printed borders rather than blurry text or color bleed. Compare against graded/TCGplayer reference images if purchasing raw, and be cautious of altered or counterfeit full-art promos where holo pattern or card stock feels off.
Sources: cardmarket.com, dacardworld.com, pricecharting.com, misprint.com, tcgplayer.com
