XY Black Star Promos

With 216 promos and a wide illustrator roster, the set offers breadth for both character-focused collecting and artist-led runs. Market interest can vary by individual promo, with a mix of accessible cards and a few higher-end outliers such as Pikachu-EX (XY124).

Released: Oct 2013
Cards: 211 printed
Illustrators: 37
Top card: Pikachu-EX $304
Series: XY
Era: Black & White era

142 unique Pokémon 194 Pokémon · 22 Trainer Average market $27.70

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§ 02 — About XY Black Star Promos

A look inside the set.

XY Black Star Promos gathers 216 Promo cards into a single, wide-ranging gallery, dominated by Pokémon (194) with a smaller Trainer presence (22). With 142 Pokémon represented and 37 illustrators credited, the set reads less like a linear sequence and more like a rotating showcase of character moments, special printings, and varied rendering approaches. Visually, the collection trends toward dynamic, illustrative digital work, with bright, high-contrast palettes and a preference for clear subject focus.

The strongest impressions come from energetic, action-led frames and playful, colorful staging, often built around balanced layouts that keep the featured Pokémon centered and legible. Among the visual highlights, Aerodactyl-EX (XY97) and Arceus (XY83) stand out for their punchy presentation within the set’s vivid language. Artist-wise, the roster is led by 5ban Graphics, with substantial contributions from Eske Yoshinob, Naoki Saito, and Ryo Ueda, creating a mix of crisp digital polish and more illustrative character-forward interpretations.

I · Visual identity

The set’s visual language is built on motion and clarity: focused subjects, balanced framing, and frequent action beats. Color is consistently vibrant and often contrasting, pushing energetic and playful moods, while digital and illustrative styles dominate with occasional whimsical touches and layered backgrounds.

II · Illustrators

The largest share of the set comes from 5ban Graphics, shaping much of its clean, digital-forward presentation. Eske Yoshinob, Naoki Saito, and Ryo Ueda add variety through sharper character rendering, dynamic staging, and polished effects work across multiple promos.

§ 03 — Featured