Tornadus-EX #BW96
Tornadus-EX #BW96 sits in the Black & White series and carries a live market value of $19.59, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Tornadus-EX #BW96. Sell on your own schedule.
Tornadus-EX at a glance
- Live market value $19.59 for the Holofoil print.
- From BW Black Star Promos (Black & White), released 2011.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity: Common.
Tornadus-EX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Tornadus-EX #BW96.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.99
- Mid
- $26.37
- High
- —
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Is this Tornadus-EX a good deal?
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About Tornadus-EX #BW96
Printed as #BW96 in BW Black Star Promos, Tornadus-EX belongs to the Black & White series and dates to 2011. The card carries 170 HP and Colorless typing, with a EX designation.
The card is illustrated by Ryo Ueda and currently trades at $19.59 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $13.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #BW96 / 101
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ryo Ueda
- HP
- 170
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- EX
- Released
- 2011/04/26
Tornadus-EX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Tornadus-EX #BW96 — the playability layer behind the price.
Blow Through
If there is any Stadium card in play, this attack does 30 more damage.
Power Blast
Flip a coin. If tails, discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Pokémon EX Rule
When a Pokémon-EX has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 3
Tornadus-EX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Tornadus-EX #BW96.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($19.59) — 1 version in total.
$19.59 gives Tornadus-EX real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $19.59 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Tornadus-EX, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Tornadus-EX price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $19.30–$19.59. The most recent snapshot of $19.59 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
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Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Tornadus-EX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $19.59 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $16.69 via eBay's default tier, $16.79 on TCGplayer, $18.26 on Cardmarket, $17.15 on Whatnot and $19.59 selling directly — a $2.90 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Tornadus-EX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Tornadus-EX #BW96 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $19.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-30.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Tornadus-EX within BW Black Star Promos
Tornadus-EX ranks #46 of 76 tracked BW Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $30.40.
That is 36% below the middle of the set — a top-41% position.
The set's top card is Mew (#BW98), valued at $497.49.
What makes Tornadus-EX valuable
- Artwork by Ryo Ueda is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern (2011) sets are heavily collected, making Tornadus-EX's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- With steady supply, Tornadus-EX is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Tornadus-EX is a Colorless card with 170 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Tornadus-EX
- Bulk lots of Tornadus-EX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- BW Black Star Promos was released in 2011; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $19.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $19.59 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Tornadus-EX value questions
What is the value of Tornadus-EX?
Tornadus-EX trades near $19.59 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Tornadus-EX hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady. Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Tornadus-EX rare?
Tornadus-EX is a Common card from BW Black Star Promos (Black & White series, 2011). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Tornadus-EX are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($19.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Tornadus-EX sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $19.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Tornadus-EX?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ryo Ueda also matters to collector demand.
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