Tropical Tidal Wave (Cavallone Tropicale) - World Championship Promo [036]

Name: Tropical Tidal Wave (Cavallone Tropicale) - World Championship Promo [036]
Brand: The Collector
Availability: LimitedAvailability

PSA 9 Graded 2006 Italian Pokemon Tropical Tidal Wave World Championship Promo card featuring Pikachu surfing.

Estimated value

$450 - $850

Rarity

Very Rare(8/10)

COLLECTOR'S BREAKDOWN: TROPICAL TIDAL WAVE (CAVALLONE TROPICALE) - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PROMO [036]

This is a remarkably scarce Italian-language 'Tropical Tidal Wave' trainer card, specifically the 2006 World Championship promo variant. The card features an iconic illustration by Sumiyoshi Kizuki, depicting Pikachu and various Pokémon surfing on a massive 'tidal wave' graphic. This version is distinguished by the gold 'WORLD06' stamp on the artwork. It is professionally encapsulated in a PSA 'slab', providing both authentication and a high-tier grade that preserves its condition for the long-term investment market.

CULTURAL CARD LORE

Where This Object Echoes

Modern Sports MemorabiliaCurrent

Similar to 'Event-Worn' or 'Participation' awards in major sporting leagues, these cards represent physical proof of presence at an elite global event.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•The Pokémon World Championships, an annual invitation-only tournament where the world's top players compete for the title of World Champion.

Meaning Through Time

2006

A participation trophy and souvenir for a localized tournament event.

Modern Era

A high-stakes alternative asset and a 'white whale' for linguistic set collectors.

CARD HISTORY & PRINT RUNS

The 2006 Pokémon World Championships were held in Anaheim, California. These 'Tropical' promo cards are legendary among high-end collectors because they were not available in retail packs; they were primarily distributed to tournament participants and staff. The Italian version is part of the 'Seven Language' set (English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese), making it a critical piece for 'set completionist' collectors who track down every linguistic variant of the World Championship promos.

COLLECTOR INTEL

The 2006 Tropical Tidal Wave was the only time in the 'Tropical' promo series that the artwork featured a wide-angle scene of multiple Pokémon surfing together.

Because the World Championships are an invite-only event, the print run for non-English/non-Japanese European languages like Italian is estimated to be extremely low, often numbering in the low hundreds or fewer.

HOW SCARCE IS IT?

Very Rare95-98%

CommonLegendary

Museum-quality consideration with documented examples tracked by specialists. Appear at auction perhaps once a year.

Typical Characteristics

Museum-quality consideration
Tracked by specialists
Auction house highlight pieces

Confidence Factors

Authentic PSA holographic label and serial number (63185026)
Correct gold stamp placement and typography for the 2006 promo
Italian language 'Cavallone Tropicale' title matches official 2006 distribution lists

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to the clear visibility of the PSA certification number and the specific regional identifiers that match documented 2006 World Championship distribution patterns.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Correct 'WORLD06' gold foil stamp on the lower-left of the art box.
2The number 036 located in the bottom-right corner matches the correct promo sequence.
3PSA certifying number 63185026 is valid in the database for this specific card.
4Italian text 'Cavallone Tropicale' is accurate for the regional distribution.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Verify the PSA serial number on the official PSA website for certification history.
→Ensure the poly-sleeve is replaced if it becomes cloudy to maintain visual clarity of the slab.

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9

Grading breakdown

The card has been officially graded PSA 9 Mint. This indicates only one minor flaw, usually a tiny speck of surface wear or a microscopic edge nick invisible to the naked eye.

Condition

Professional grade of PSA 9 (Mint). The centering appears excellent on the front. No visible whitening or edge chipping is detectable through the holder at this resolution.

Surface

Standard glossy card stock with a gold foil 'WORLD06' stamp. The slab surface appears clean and free of major scuffing, though protected by a poly-sleeve.