Dark Persian 17
Pokemon card from Wizards Black Star Promos · released Jul 1, 1999
Dark Persian is a Common Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 17 in Wizards Black Star Promos (released Jul 1, 1999), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$129.44 for the holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 15 and Oct 30, 2026, its Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$129.44.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$129.44 | ~$97.95 | ~$225.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Number | 17 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Meowth |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number17A Black Star Promo number. Promos are numbered in their own series, with no set total.
- Set symbol
The small Wizards Black Star Promos symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityCommon: a black circle.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
TemptIf 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.
Poison ClawsFlip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Weakness: Fighting ×2 · Resistance: Psychic -30 ·
Other Dark Persian printings
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All Persian cards · Wizards Black Star Promos price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.