Suicune 53
Pokemon card from Wizards Black Star Promos · released Jul 1, 1999
Suicune is a Common Water-type Basic Pokemon card, number 53 in Wizards Black Star Promos (released Jul 1, 1999), illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$70.77 for the normal finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Oct 15 and Oct 30, 2026, its Normal TCGplayer market price went from ~$67.70 to ~$70.77, up 4.5%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | ~$70.77 | ~$40.00 | ~$125.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Normal on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Number | 53 |
| Rarity | Common |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 70 |
| Stage | Basic |
| Artist | Atsuko Nishida |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal |
What the codes mean
- Card number53A 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. Atsuko Nishida” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Pure BodyTo 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 Wave30Flip 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.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 1
Other Suicune printings
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All Suicune 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.