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Suicune SM149

Name: Suicune #SM149 - SM Black Star Promos | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: smp-SM149
Price: 19.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Sun & Moon Black Star Promos Released: Feb 3, 2017

Pokémon: Suicune

Water Type Promo Illustrator: Kouki Saitou

Raw Prices

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19.49 $0.63 (3.13%)

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Promotional / Event Release

250.00 $0.01 (0.00%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,271.89	25.67%	x117
PSA9	75.80	—	x3.9
PSA8	196.26	62.41%	x10
PSA7	140.91	—	x7.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	651.00	—	x2.6
PSA9	20.95	—	x0.1
PSA8	151.30	—	x0.6

PSA10 Price History

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
22
8.24%
$2,271.89
PSA 9 Mint
135
50.56%
$75.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
78
29.21%
$196.26
PSA 7 Near Mint
22
8.24%
$140.91
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
8
3.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.37%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.37%
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Is Suicune SM149 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $19.49 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $54.59

$19.49

Raw

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$140.91

PSA 7 +$75.10

$196.26

PSA 8 +$123.26

$75.80

PSA 9 +$18.46

$2,272

PSA 10 +$1,929

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $19.49 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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About Suicune

Said to be the embodiment of north winds, it can instantly purify filthy, murky water.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Suicune
National Pokédex #[245]
Card Number SM149
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorKouki Saitou
Release Date03/02/2017
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Sun & Moon Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points110 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Frozen Current
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is your Active Pokémon, you may have your opponent switch their Active Pokémon with 1 of their Benched Pokémon.

Attacks

Aurora Gain70
Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Suicune, gracefully poised in a lush, vibrant forest. Surrounded by ethereal mist and cascading water, its flowing, blue fur shimmers with life. The background features lush greenery intertwined with soft, translucent glows that suggest a magical atmosphere. The cool color palette, dominated by blues and greens, evokes tranquility and calm. The mood is serene yet powerful, embodying Suicune's status as a legendary being. Shading adds depth and radiance, enhancing the mystique of this water-type Pokémon as it emanates an aura of purity and grace.

Playability Overview

Suicune’s ability to force opponent switch disrupts their strategy, while its healing attack provides sustainability, making it a versatile control option in decks emphasizing board manipulation and endurance.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Glacial MajestyThis Suicune card radiates an air of elegance with its flowing mane and icy colors. It’s perfect for a “Frozen Serenity” page. The water effects and light blue tones harmonize beautifully with other water Pokémon like Lapras or Vaporeon, creating a serene aquatic atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Frozen Tundra / Tranquil / Icy Blue / Legendary Water / Ethereal Flow

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Suicune #SM149 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Suicune #SM149 from Sun & Moon Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Suicune #SM149 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Suicune has moved down 3.1% to $19.49. PSA 10 copies are down 25.7% over the same period.

How rare is Suicune #SM149?

Suicune #SM149 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in Sun & Moon Black Star Promos.

Is Suicune #SM149 worth grading?

At $19.49 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $2,271.89, giving a net return of +$1,929.05 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$18.46 and PSA 8 returns +$123.26, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Suicune #SM149 exist?

PSA have graded 267 copies of Suicune #SM149, of which 22 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 8.2%, or roughly 1 in 12 graded copies.

Is Suicune #SM149 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 8.2% gem rate, Suicune grades worse than the Sun & Moon Black Star Promos average by 7.2 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Suicune #SM149?

Suicune #SM149 was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, who has illustrated 1287 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Suicune #SM149 released?

Suicune #SM149 was released on 3 February 2017 as part of Sun & Moon Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

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