Dark Persian 17 / 53

Wizards Black Star Promos Promo

Dark Persian 17 / 53 is listed as Promo in Wizards Black Star Promos, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Current market value

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TCGPlayer · Holofoil $117

Listed low: $77.00
Cardmarket: Not priced

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Collector no.: 17 / 53
Series: Base
Released: July 1, 1999
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori

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TCGPlayer price history

258 recorded catalog market-reference points from MonZap’s card database.

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Start: $58.14Aug 26, 2025
Latest: $117Aug 23, 2026
Period change: +$59.26+101.9%
Observed range: $58.14–$118365 days requested

Aug 26, 2025Aug 26, 2025 to Aug 23, 2026Aug 23, 2026

This is TCGPlayer catalog history, not eBay sold-price data. Older points may use the preferred finish available at that update, so verify finish and condition before comparing.

TCGPlayer finish and condition references

Marketplace variants below belong to this same catalog printing and intentionally canonicalize to this page.

Finish	Market	Low	Mid	High
Holofoil	$117	$77.00	$225	$9,999

Price references were updated August 26, 2026. Raw, graded, damaged, autographed, and unusually scarce copies can sell differently.

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Dark Persian Card Details

Use the set name and collector number together when comparing listings. Dark Persian 17 / 53 belongs to Wizards Black Star Promos, a Base series release from July 1, 1999. That combination distinguishes this printing from cards with the same character name in other expansions.

Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Series: Base
Number: 17 / 53
Rarity: Promo
Category: Pokémon · Stage 1
Type: Colorless
HP: 60
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Pokédex: #53

What Is On This Card?

Evolves from: Meowth

Attack

Tempt

Colorless energy. If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.

Attack · 10 damage

Poison Claws

Colorless + Colorless energy. Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.

How To Research This Printing

Start with the image, Wizards Black Star Promos set name, and 17 / 53 collector number. Those identifiers matter more than the character name alone because the Pokémon TCG can reuse names across reprints, promos, alternate artwork, and later expansions.

Next, match the finish and condition. A holofoil, reverse holofoil, unlimited, or first-edition listing may carry a different reference price even when it belongs to the same card printing. Grading adds another layer: raw marketplace references should not be treated as prices for PSA, Beckett, or CGC slabs.

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