Tapu Lele, SM Black Star Promos SM45/248, promo

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Tapu Lele

SM Black Star Promos SM45/248 • promo

Set: SM Black Star Promos
Number: SM45/248
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2017
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $3.35
Artist: You Iribi

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Market

What it's worth

$3.35market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$3.34 – $3.51 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a psychic-type card from a promotional set, this item represents a distinct collectible variation within the broader card series. Its designation as a promotional release makes it a sought-after piece for those looking to round out their collection with specialized, limited-distribution additions.

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Card face

What it does

110 HPBasic

Cost: psychic energyPsywave20×

This attack does 20 damage times the amount of Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Cost: psychic energy colorless energyMagical Swap

Move any number of damage counters on your opponent's Pokémon to their other Pokémon in any way you like.

Weaknesspsychic energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

This guardian deity of Akala is guilelessly cruel. The fragrant aroma of flowers is the source of its energy.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Tapu Lele card, cataloged as SM45 within the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos series, was released in late 2017 as part of a specialized collection box. It features the Legendary Pokémon Tapu Lele, a character introduced in the seventh generation of games set in the Alola region. The card was designed to support the competitive landscape of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, providing players with a specific psychic-type utility piece during the height of the Sun & Moon expansion era.

The illustration for this promotional card was rendered by artist Naoki Saito, who is well known for his vibrant and dynamic style within the Pokémon TCG community. Saito’s work on this card emphasizes the mystical and ethereal nature of Tapu Lele, utilizing a distinctive holographic foil pattern that was standard for promotional releases of this period. Upon its debut, the card was received positively by both casual collectors drawn to the Alolan aesthetic and competitive players seeking to optimize their deck builds.

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About

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