Dark Persian

Wizards Black Star Promos 17/53 • promo

Set: Wizards Black Star Promos
Number: 17/53
Rarity: Promo
Released: 1999
Energy type: Colorless
Market price: $115.23

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$115.23market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$84.90 – $115.23 over the tracked period

$115.23Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Wizards Black Star Promo set, this Dark Persian card was originally released as a promotional item during the early years of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It is highly regarded by collectors for its distinct "Dark" aesthetic, which marked a notable stylistic shift in the franchise's card design by emphasizing the Team Rocket theme.

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What it does

60 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energyTempt

If 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.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyPoison Claws10

Flip a coin. if heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30

Popular with women because of its beautiful fur. The leader of the Rockets keeps one as a pet.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Dark Persian card, numbered 17 in the Wizards Black Star Promos set, was released in the year 2000 as part of a promotional campaign for the Pokémon franchise. It was distributed primarily through the Pokémon League, which served as an organized play structure designed to build community engagement and encourage players to visit local hobby shops to compete and trade.

The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator for the series, who maintained a consistent and clean aesthetic throughout the early Wizards of the Coast era. As part of the 'Dark' sub-series, the design emphasized the aggressive themes of the Team Rocket expansion, departing from standard depictions to reflect the villainous narrative of the game at the time. It was well-regarded by collectors for its unique foil treatment and its status as a tether to the organized play experiences of the late nineties and early two-thousands.

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