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Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff]
Black & White•2011
$125.00Market Price
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Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Staff-stamped version is a true event variant of Darmanitan from Black & White, because the card was also released as a Prerelease promo and the gold foil "Staff" print was reserved for event staff overseeing the tournament.
Set Lore
Darmanitan connects directly to Pokémon TCG history, since Black & White was the first main English BW-era expansion and the first set to bring Generation V Pokémon into the card game.
In-Game
The card’s flavor text nods to Darmanitan’s signature gimmick from the games: it is the only known Pokémon with the Ability Zen Mode, transforming when its HP drops low enough.
Card History
Darmanitan had a memorable Unova anime role when Ash’s group found one in Zen Mode using Psychic power to keep a clock tower bell from crashing, giving collectors a great story match for this card’s meditative flavor.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Naoki Saito, a longtime Pokémon TCG artist whose work began in the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, giving this early BW Darmanitan a piece of art from one of the hobby’s most recognizable illustrators.
Card Reference
About Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff]
Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Black & White set, card number 25. This card has a Promo rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Black & White era, and was released in 2011. The current market price is $125.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Black & White
- Card Number
- #25
- Rarity
- Promo
- Release Year
- 2011
- Language
- English
- Era
- Black & White
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff]?
The current market price of Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] is $125.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] from?
Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] is from the Pokemon Black & White set, card number 25, released in 2011.
Is Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] worth grading?
Whether Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff]?
You can buy or sell Darmanitan [Prerelease Staff] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.