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Pokémon Center
Wizards Black Star Promos 40/53 • promo
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Number
- 40/53
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 1999
- Market price
- $1,108.00
- Artist
- "Big Mama" Tagawa
What it does
Remove all damage counters from all of your own Pokémon with damage counters on them, then discard all Energy cards attached to those Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pokémon Center promotional card, numbered 40 in the Wizards Black Star Promos series, was released in early 2002. It was originally distributed as an insert in the Japanese 'Pokémon Card Fan Club' mailer and later made available in English as a gift with purchase at the Pokémon Center New York store. The illustration depicts a whimsical, stylized version of the iconic Pokémon Center building, capturing the early 2000s aesthetic of the franchise as it transitioned from a Japanese phenomenon to a global cultural touchstone.
Designed to celebrate the physical presence of the brand in North America, the artwork emphasizes the friendly, welcoming atmosphere intended for the New York flagship location. While the Wizards Black Star Promo set is highly sought after by completionists, this specific card is recognized for its unique, non-gameplay focused art style. It remains a hallmark of the era when Pokémon was actively establishing its retail identity through exclusive, limited-distribution collectibles.
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