Is this item considered rare for collectors?

Yes, as a Pokémon Promo, this item holds significant collectible status within the Pokémon community.

What set does this specific Pokémon Promo belong to?

This item is categorized under the Pokémon Promo set.

Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value

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What the Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 card from Pokémon Promo is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 value — Grade 9 $6,349. Prices updated July 2026.

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For the lowest entry point, purchase the Standard version at $728. The premium versions offer increased scarcity and prestige; the Finalist ($6349) and Top Sixteen ($1581) represent significant collector milestones. Casual collectors should stick to the Standard or Top Thirty-Two ($750), while serious investors should target the higher-tier editions for maximum return.

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Finalist— this pageTropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$6,349—eBay ↗

Top SixteenTropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$1,581—eBay ↗

Top Thirty-TwoTropical Tidal Wave [Top Thirty-Two] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$750—eBay ↗

StandardTropical Tidal Wave #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$727.5$1,663eBay ↗

StaffTropical Tidal Wave [Staff] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$649.99$1,494eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Promo
Game: Pokémon
Card number: #HGSS18

Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 (Pokémon Promo) card value

An ungraded Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 from Pokémon Promo averages around null. A Grade 9 copy runs about $6349, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands null.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Grade 9	$6,349	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current high-grade value for Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18?: In Grade 9 condition, the Tropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 Pokémon Promo is currently valued at $6349.
Is this item considered rare for collectors?: Yes, as a Pokémon Promo, this item holds significant collectible status within the Pokémon community.
What set does this specific Pokémon Promo belong to?: This item is categorized under the Pokémon Promo set.