What is the current market value for this specific Pokémon Promo?

In Grade 9 condition, the Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] Pokémon Promo is valued at $1581.

Is this item part of a specific set?

This item is categorized as a Pokémon Promo.

What game is this item associated with?

This Pokémon Promo is associated with the Pokémon game franchise.

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

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

Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] #HGSS18 value — Grade 9 $1,581. 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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FinalistTropical Tidal Wave [Finalist] #HGSS18 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$6,349—eBay ↗

Top Sixteen— this pageTropical 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 [Top Sixteen] #HGSS18 (Pokémon Promo) card value

An ungraded Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] #HGSS18 from Pokémon Promo averages around null. A Grade 9 copy runs about $1581, 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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Grade 9	$1,581	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the current market value for this specific Pokémon Promo?: In Grade 9 condition, the Tropical Tidal Wave [Top Sixteen] Pokémon Promo is valued at $1581.
Is this item part of a specific set?: This item is categorized as a Pokémon Promo.
What game is this item associated with?: This Pokémon Promo is associated with the Pokémon game franchise.