Suicune #53
Suicune #53 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $69.35, 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 Suicune #53. Sell on your own schedule.
Suicune at a glance
- Common rarity.
- From Wizards Black Star Promos (Base), released 1999.
- No published price history.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $69.35 (Normal).
Suicune price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Suicune #53.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $39.99
- Mid
- $66.66
- High
- —
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Is this Suicune a good deal?
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About Suicune #53
Suicune is the #53 of 53 card in Wizards Black Star Promos, a vintage-era set released in 1999 as part of the Base series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Normal printing sits around $69.35, spanning $39.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #53 / 53
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/07/01
Suicune attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Suicune #53 — the playability layer behind the price.
Pure Body
To attach a Water Energy card from your hand to Suicune, you must discard an Energy card attached to Suicune. (Attach the Water Energy, and then discard an Energy card from Suicune.)
Hypno Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 20 more damage. If tails, this attack does 30 damage and the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Pure Body
- Attacks
- 1
Suicune price analysis
What drives the current market value of Suicune #53.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($69.35).
This $69.35 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $69.35, Suicune draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Suicune, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Suicune 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.
Suicune has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $67.70 to $69.35; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Suicune?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $69.35 market translates to a net of about $59.86 (eBay), $60.21 (TCGplayer), $65.53 (Cardmarket), $61.49 (Whatnot) or $69.35 (direct). That $9.49 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common card, Suicune sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Suicune #53.
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 Suicune?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Suicune #53 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Suicune #53.
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 $69.35 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $141.01 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $20.34. You need a graded sale of $115.32 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $53.49 (48.9% 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.
Suicune within Wizards Black Star Promos
By market value Suicune sits at #19 of 53 in Wizards Black Star Promos (set median $44.66).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 66%.
The set's top card is Lucky Stadium (#41), valued at $1,700.00.
What makes Suicune valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Suicune is a Water card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Suicune dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- A $69.35 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
Buying & selling Suicune
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $69.35 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Suicune can realise well above the $39.99 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $69.35 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.
- Bulk lots of Suicune can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Suicune value questions
What is the value of Suicune?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $69.35 (low $39.99, high —); the Cardmarket trend is —.
Is Suicune a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Suicune?
Suicune is a Common card from Wizards Black Star Promos (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Suicune?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($69.35). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Suicune sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $69.35. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Suicune cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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