Tatsugiri ex (Stellar Tera) - Stellar Crown [SSP-142/191]

Name: Tatsugiri ex (Stellar Tera) - Stellar Crown [SSP-142/191]
Brand: kingman
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Tatsugiri ex Stellar Tera Pokémon card from the Stellar Crown expansion, card number 142/191, showing vibrant prismatic artwork. - view 1

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Estimated value

$1 - $5

Rarity

Common(2/10)

TATSUGIRI EX (STELLAR TERA) - STELLAR CROWN [SSP-142/191]: IDENTIFICATION

A Double Rare (RR) holographic trading card featuring the Mimicry Pokémon, Tatsugiri, in its Stellar Tera Form. The artwork by 5ban Graphics utilizes the 'Stellar' mechanic introduced in the Scarlet & Violet expansion, characterized by a multi-colored, crystalline crown and a geometric, prismatic background pattern that extends across the entire card surface. The card displays a 160 HP stat, Dragon typing, and two attacks: Surprise Pump and Cinnabar Lure.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Dialga GX - Forbidden Light (Hyper Rare) [164/156], Alolan Golem GX - Crimson Invasion (Hyper Rare) [113/111], Charizard VSTAR - VSTAR Universe (RRR) [s12a-014/172].

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Culinary TraditionContemporary

Tatsugiri is a literal embodiment of Sushi (Nigiri), reflecting the global cultural export of Japanese cuisine through creature design.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Competitive TCG play (Standard Format), where players utilize deck-thinning cards like Cinnabar Lure to optimize board state.

Meaning Through Time

2024

Represents the 'Terastal' phenomenon, symbolizing a transformation that transcends traditional elemental limitations.

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

Released in September 2024 as part of the 'Stellar Crown' (SSP) expansion, this card debuted the 'Stellar Tera' mechanic which requires three different energy types for its signature attacks, reflecting the 'Stellar' type introduced in the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 'The Indigo Disk' DLC. Tatsugiri, originally introduced in Generation IX, is significant for its unique 'Commander' ability in competitive video game play, which this TCG iteration references through its bench-protection Tera rule.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 223 trading cards items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

Correct set symbol and font spacing for the 2024 Stellar Crown release

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

High confidence due to the card being a current-year release with clear identifiers and no signs of common modern counterfeiting techniques.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Crisp typography on the 'ex' logo and HP text

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Measurement of borders to confirm 50/50 centering for Gem Mint potential

CONDITION & GRADE

PSA 9-10

Grading breakdown

Strong candidate for a high grade due to lack of whitening or corner wear, though top-to-bottom centering is slightly off-axis.

Condition

The card exhibits sharp corners and clean edges. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left border (approximately 60/40), and the surface shows no visible scratching or micro-abrasions in the provided lighting.