The Top 10 English Promos From Scarlet & Violet (Dec 25')

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Dec 27, 2025

Some of the strongest investment vehicles in the Scarlet & Violet era weren't pulled from booster packs—they were handed out. While often overlooked, promos are a critical segment for any serious portfolio or collection. We’re breaking down the top ten English Black Star Promos, headlined by a $650 masterpiece that rivals the legendary Sun & Moon 'Scream' series in both desirability and prestige.

#1: Pikachu with Grey Felt Hat (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $649.67

The undeniable "Grail" of the era, this card was released as part of a collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The distribution was famously chaotic, leading to immediate sellouts and riots at the museum, which permanently cemented its legendary status and high price point.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-085
Rarity: Promo
Price: $649.67
Release Date: September 29, 2023

#2: Paradise Resort (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $570.98

This exclusive promo was distributed only to competitors and staff at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships in Honolulu, Hawaii. As a "Worlds" exclusive, it has a strictly capped supply that will never be reprinted, making it a true blue-chip collector's piece.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-150
Rarity: Promo
Price: $570.98
Release Date: August 16, 2024

#3: Paradise Resort (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $549.99

Similar to its 2024 counterpart, this version was given out at the 2023 World Championships in Yokohama, Japan—the first time Worlds was held in the franchise's home country. Its value is driven by the prestige of the event and the fact that most copies are held by professional players rather than investors.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-045
Rarity: Promo
Price: $549.99
Release Date: August 11, 2023

#4: Kingdra ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $52.57

Released as the headliner for the Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Collection, this card features a unique "woodblock" art style distinct to the set. While the box is available at retail, the specific aesthetic appeal of this Kingdra has made it a breakout hit that outperforms the rest of the set.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-131
Rarity: Promo
Price: $52.57
Release Date: August 2, 2024

#5: Mew ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $51.86

This is the card found exclusively in the Scarlet & Violet—151 Ultra-Premium Collection (UPC). Its value is buoyed by the high $120 MSRP barrier to entry and the unique material, making it difficult to grade and pristine copies exceptionally rare.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-053
Rarity: Promo
Price: $51.86
Release Date: October 6, 2023

#6: Greninja ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $47.57

Like the Kingdra ex, this promo comes from the Shrouded Fable Special Illustration Collection. It captures the "Ink" aesthetic of the set and features one of the most competitively viable and popular Pokémon in the modern meta, driving demand from both players and collectors.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-132
Rarity: Promo
Price: $47.57
Release Date: August 02, 2024

#7: Charmander (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $32.83

This card was the promo included in the Obsidian Flames Elite Trainer Box (ETB). Known affectionately as the "Window Charmander," it became an instant classic because it perfectly pairs with the Charizard ex line from 151, despite being released in a different set.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-044
Rarity: Promo
Price: $32.83
Release Date: August 11, 2023

#8: Mewtwo (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $30.39

One of the two primary chase promos locked behind the Scarlet & Violet—151 Ultra-Premium Collection paywall. The artwork features a stunning city-scape perspective that rivals the "Illustration Rares" found in booster packs, keeping its value high despite being a guaranteed pull in the box.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-052
Rarity: Promo
Price: $30.39
Release Date: October 6, 2023

#9: Marnie’s Morpeko (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $29.72

This card leverages the immense popularity of the character Marnie ("Waifu tax") combined with a unique distribution in the Marnie Rival Battle Deck / promo release. Cards featuring Marnie historically outperform standard market trends due to her dedicated character fanbase.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-206
Rarity: Promo
Price: $29.72
Release Date: Summer 2025

#10: Eevee ex (Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos) — $26.31

The promo from the Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collection, leveraging the eternal popularity of Eevee. As the mascot for the "Tera" mechanic in this set, this card serves as a low-cost entry point into the massive hype surrounding the new Eeveelution-focused releases.

Set: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
Card Number: SVP-174
Rarity: Promo
Price: $26.31
Release Date: May 16, 2025

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