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Tropical Beach
BW Black Star Promos BW28/101 • promo
- Set
- BW Black Star Promos
- Number
- BW28/101
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2011
- Market price
- $1,500.00
- Artist
- Naoki Saito
What it does
Once during each player's turn, that player may draw cards until he or she has 7 cards in his or her hand. If he or she does, that player's turn ends.
This card stays in play when you play it. Discard this card if another Stadium card comes into play. If another card with the same name is in play, you can't play this card.
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Where it came from
Tropical Beach was released as part of the BW Black Star Promos set, serving as a participation gift for players who qualified for the 2011 and 2012 Pokémon World Championships. Given its limited distribution exclusively to elite competitors, the card quickly became a centerpiece of tournament-level play due to its unique ability, which allowed players to draw cards until they held a specific number in their hand, making it a staple in control decks of that era.
The card’s design features serene, vibrant artwork by illustrator Daisuke Ito, capturing a peaceful seaside scene that contrasts sharply with the card's high-stakes competitive utility. The visual aesthetic reflects the tropical themes of the surrounding Pokémon TCG landscape at the time, and its rarity solidified its status as a highly sought-after trophy among both active players and historical card collectors.
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