Celesteela

The Celesteela card, released as number SM131 in the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos set, debuted in 2018 as part of a specialized promotional release. These cards were typically distributed through specific retail products, such as blister packs or collection boxes, designed to expand the reach of the Sun & Moon TCG era. As an Ultra Beast Pokémon first introduced in the Generation VII games, Celesteela was characterized by its massive, rocket-like appearance and metallic typing, which the card art highlights through a sleek, industrial aesthetic consistent with the expansion's focus on extraterrestrial creatures.

The design of this card adheres to the high-contrast, detailed illustration style standard for the Sun & Moon era, capturing the imposing scale of the Ultra Beast. While the illustration credits for individual promotional cards are often shared across the broader artist pool of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the design choice for this specific card emphasizes the character's unique typing as a Steel-type. Upon its release, it became a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the Ultra Beast subset, serving as a distinct companion to the main set releases of the period.