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title: "Tropical Wind (Tropical Mega Battle Promo) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-trophy-promo/tropical-wind-japanese/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Tropical Wind (Tropical Mega Battle Promo): price, verified sales and population

> This is the 1999 Japanese Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind promo. Collectors search for it because it is tied to the early international Tropical Mega Battle era and because high-grade examples have sparse public sale data.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 11 verified sales of the Tropical Wind (Tropical Mega Battle Promo) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $104,920 for a Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo PSA 9 on September 21, 2026 at Goldin Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $104,920 for a Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo PSA 9 on September 21, 2026 at Goldin Auctions.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 10 | — | 0 | $37,200 (2024-05-17) | $65,100 (2020-10-28) | — |
| Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 9 | — | 1 | $104,920 (2026-09-21) | $104,920 (2026-09-21) | — |
| Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $30,960 (2026-07-26) | $30,960 (2026-07-26) | — |
| Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 6 | — | 1 | $13,200 (2026-07-27) | $13,200 (2026-07-27) | — |
| Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $2,400 (2025-05-26) | $2,400 (2025-05-26) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 9 | $104,920 | not stated | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/52033388/psa) |
| 2026-07-27 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 6 | $13,200 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/eb363836-800b-11f1-a0ee-0a58a9feac02/1999-pokemon-japanese-promo-tropical-mega-battle-tropical-wind-psa-6-exmt) |
| 2026-07-26 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 8 | $30,960 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/6c4ab365-c405-46f9-b8b8-cd5c6a43bbc6/1999-pokemon-japanese-tropical-mega-battle-promo-tropical-wind-psa-8-nm-mt) |
| 2026-02-02 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 8 | $8,700 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/e32debe4-f3bf-11f0-954a-0a58a9feac02) |
| 2025-12-12 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 6 | $8,125 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/pokemon-tropical-wind-tropical-mega-battle-participation-prize-card-psa-trading-card-game-ex-mt-6-the-pokemon-company-1999-/a/7431-36056.s) |
| 2025-10-20 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 8 | $8,400 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/b9c81ae4-a3f2-11f0-97b1-0229debd4cc1) |
| 2025-09-24 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 9 | $25,000 | not stated | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/52033388/psa) |
| 2025-06-02 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 8 | $12,600 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/613abe70-32ac-11f0-a3a7-061017c7d157) |
| 2025-05-26 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 3 | $2,400 | included | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/weekly/da0811a2-2d0e-11f0-b4f6-0a58a9feac02) |
| 2024-05-17 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 10 | $37,200 | included | Fanatics Collect Premier Auction | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/85fdd234-fc2e-11ee-ba64-0272f9bd3519) |
| 2020-10-28 | Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo | PSA 10 | $65,100 | excluded | eBay via PSA cert sales history | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27353838/psa) |

## How to identify each version

- **Tropical Mega Battle trophy promo**: 1999 Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind; identify by Japanese promo label, Tropical Wind subject, and Tropical Mega Battle variety.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is correct. Keep the 1999 Japanese Tropical Mega Battle version separate from later Tropical Wind versions and other Tropical Battle promos.

## Why this card matters

Tropical Wind matters because it is linked to the early Tropical Mega Battle program, a predecessor-type event in Pokémon organized play history. PSA's Tropical Mega Battle set profile describes the tournament as bringing players from multiple regions to the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 1999 to 2001. The 1999 Japanese Tropical Wind has its own market because later Tropical Wind versions exist and should not be merged into a single comp set.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact version is the 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind. PSA's cert page for a PSA 10 identifies the year as 1999, brand/title as Pokemon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle, subject as Tropical Wind, and variety as Tropical Mega Battle. Fanatics' 2024 PSA 10 sale page describes the Sumiyoshi Kizuki artwork and separates the original from later versions. Language, year, event, and grader must all match before a sale is used.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The opened sales evidence shows a wide range by venue, date, and grade. A PSA 10 sold for $37,200 with buyer's premium at Fanatics Collect on May 17, 2024, while PSA's cert sales-history section shows an eBay auction of a PSA 10 at $65,100 on October 28, 2020. Those two records are both PSA 10, but they occurred in different market periods and venues. Lower grades and later Tropical Wind versions should remain separate.

## Authenticity checks

Authenticity work should compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Tropical Wind, confirm the 1999 Japanese promo identity, Tropical Mega Battle variety, artwork, language, slab label, and cert information. Because several Tropical Wind designs and later-year versions exist, a title that says Tropical Wind without the 1999 Japanese Tropical Mega Battle identity is not enough. Use clear front/back photos and avoid destructive tests or assumptions from cert number alone.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All Tropical Wind cards are the same version. **What the evidence says:** Fanatics notes several versions after the 1999 debut; ch02 requires version and treatment separation.
- **Myth:** The 2020 PSA 10 sale automatically sets today's value. **What the evidence says:** ch03 requires dated comps and market context; a 2020 eBay result and a 2024 Fanatics result should both be reported, not averaged blindly.
- **Myth:** A low PSA population proves the print run. **What the evidence says:** PSA population is a graded-copy count, not a print-run statement, under ch02.

## FAQ

### How much did a PSA 10 Tropical Wind sell for in 2024?

A PSA 10 sold for $37,200 with buyer's premium at Fanatics Collect on May 17, 2024. [source 1]

### What was the 2020 PSA 10 eBay auction result?

PSA's cert sales history shows a PSA 10 eBay auction at $65,100 on October 28, 2020. [source 2]

### What event is the 1999 Tropical Wind tied to?

It is tied to the Tropical Mega Battle, which PSA describes as bringing players from several regions to the Hilton Hawaiian Village from 1999 to 2001. [source 3]

### Who illustrated this Tropical Wind?

Fanatics identifies the artwork as by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. [source 1]

### How many PSA 10 copies exist?

Not entered as a population record because the opened population references did not state a current as-of date, even though the opened Fanatics and PSA pages display PSA 10 count references. [sources 1,2]

## Sources

1. [1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Mega Battle Tropical Wind PSA 10 GEM MINT](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/85fdd234-fc2e-11ee-ba64-0272f9bd3519) (Fanatics Collect)
2. [PSA Cert Verification 27353838: 1999 Pokemon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind](https://www.psacard.com/cert/27353838/psa) (PSA)
3. [2001 Nintendo Pokemon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/2001-nintendo-pokemon-japanese-promo-tropical-mega-battle/32818) (PSA CardFacts)

## How to cite

> Tropical Wind (Tropical Mega Battle Promo). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/japanese-trophy-promo/tropical-wind-japanese/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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