01Card Stats

Basic

HP 80

TypeFire

RarityPromo

IllustratorKen Sugimori

WeaknessWater ×2

Retreat●

SetWizards Black Star Promos

Released1999

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Promo
Foiling: Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Holo	~$33 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Original WotC-era printing from the Wizards Black Star Promos set — foundational vintage Entei.
Entei — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #244).
Promo-only distribution makes supply meaningfully tighter than mass-retail cards.
Required for any complete Entei master set across eras.
Collectors of the Wizards Black Star Promos set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Entei with 80 HP; top attack around 50 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Bolt

Whenever your opponent's attack damages Entei, unless that attack Knocks Out Entei, flip a coin. If heads, shuffle Entei and all cards attached to it into your deck. This power can't be used if Entei is already Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed when it is damaged.

Protective Flame Cost: Fire + Fire + Fire · 50 damage

During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to your Benched Pokémon.

Weakness: Water ×2
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: WotC-era Entei PSA 10 populations vary; small numbers across most sets.

Graded copies command notable premiums over raw, especially for 1st Edition prints.

Other graders: BGS and CGC also grade vintage Pokemon; PSA dominates secondary-market liquidity.

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