2016 POKEMON SM BLACK STAR PROMOS #SM156 DRAGONITE RAINBOW RARE PSA 10
2016 POKEMON SM BLACK STAR PROMOS #SM156 DRAGONITE RAINBOW RARE PSA 10
Price: $549.09
Dragonite Rainbow from the SM Black Star Promos, numbered SM156, clocks in as a Secret Rare, and we’re talking a PSA 10 slab here. This one’s got that classic Dragonite vibe, all bulked up and ready to rumble.
The artwork shows Dragonite soaring high with wings spread wide, that rainbow foil catching light in a way that makes the colors pop without trying too hard. It’s got this majestic feel, like it’s about to unleash some serious power on the battlefield.
On the card text side, it’s a Stage 2 Dragon-type with 160 HP. Ability is Hurricane Charge—once per turn, you can attach a Lightning and a Water Energy from your discard pile to your Pokémon. Attacks include Dragon Claw for 80 damage with no energy cost twist, and Heavy Impact for 150, but it needs four energy and benches Dragonite next turn. Solid setup for energy acceleration decks back in the day.
This promo dropped in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon era’s Black Star lineup, tied to the Dragon Majesty mini-set vibes but as a standalone release. What makes this printing stand out is the rainbow rare treatment on a promo card— not something you see every day in the SM promos, giving it that extra flair compared to standard set versions. Dragonite’s always been a fan favorite since the Base Set days, evolving from Dragonair, and this version amps up the holographic game for collectors who dig the shiny chase.
In a PSA 10, you’re looking at pristine centering, probably 10/10 across the board for edges, corners, surface— that gem mint eye appeal where the rainbow holo shines without a single flaw. Pop reports put these around 200 or so in 10s last I checked, keeping it relatively scarce for such a beloved ‘mon.
I’d stash this one in a display case where the light hits it just right, maybe next to some old-school fossils for that evolutionary nod.
Quick Facts:
– Card Title: Dragonite Rainbow
– Set: SM Black Star Promos
– Rarity: Secret Rare
– Condition: PSA 10
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