What is the value difference between ungraded and graded versions?

The ungraded version is valued at $1000, while a PSA 10 grade commands a significantly higher price of $3735.

How much is a Grade 9 copy worth?

A Grade 9 copy of the Tropical Tidal Wave #36 is valued at $804.

Is this card a good investment?

Yes, the jump from ungraded ($1000) to PSA 10 ($3735) suggests strong resale potential for this Pokémon Promo.

Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 — Pokémon Promo Card Value

Name: Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 — Pokémon Promo Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Promo

What the Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 card from Pokémon Promo is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 value — Ungraded $1,000 · Grade 9 $804 · PSA 10 $3,735. Prices updated September 2026.

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Value by grade

$1,000

Ungraded

+-20%

$804

Grade 9

3.7×

$3,735

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 3.7× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

For the cheapest entry, grab the Tropical Tidal Wave #36. The Top Thirty-Two and Worlds Staff versions both command $1000, offering premium status through their limited edition designation and unique packaging, which appeals to serious collectors. If you want the prestige and scarcity, pay the premium. If you simply want the item, the standard version is the economical choice.

VersionUsedNewBuy

Top Thirty-TwoTropical Tidal Wave [Top Thirty-Two] #36 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$1,000—eBay ↗

Worlds Staff— this pageTropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 — Pokémon Promo Card Value$999.95$3,735eBay ↗

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PriceCharting — Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 (Pokémon Promo)$999.95

Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Promo
Game: Pokémon
Card number: #36

Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 (Pokémon Promo) card value

An ungraded Tropical Tidal Wave [Worlds Staff] #36 from Pokémon Promo averages around $1000. A Grade 9 copy runs about $804, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $3735.

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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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$1,000	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$804	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$3,735	eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high	$2,250 / $5,000 / $10,000	6 live eBay listings ↗

Market check: As of July 23, 2026, 6 live eBay listings ask $2,250.00–$9,999.99 (median $4,999.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is the value difference between ungraded and graded versions?: The ungraded version is valued at $1000, while a PSA 10 grade commands a significantly higher price of $3735.
How much is a Grade 9 copy worth?: A Grade 9 copy of the Tropical Tidal Wave #36 is valued at $804.
Is this card a good investment?: Yes, the jump from ungraded ($1000) to PSA 10 ($3735) suggests strong resale potential for this Pokémon Promo.