Market outlook
Declining Outlook 4/10
9.7% drop in last 30 days to $5.17 average raw NM; new set oversupply and minimal competitive play impact.[1]
Next months. Stable low at $4-7 raw; minor dips possible with set completion.
Long term. Declining to $3-5 unless effect sees meta usage in tournaments.
History
Black Belt's Training is a Trainer card in the Pokémon TCG, depicting training gear associated with Black Belt class trainers who specialize in Fighting-type Pokémon; it boosts damage output against opponent's Active Pokémon ex, reflecting strategic battle preparation in the Pokémon world.[3][4][5]
First released in the Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes set on January 30, 2026.[2][7]
- Provides +40 damage to attacks against opponent's Active Pokémon ex during the turn it is played.[3][4][5]
- Full Art Ultra Rare variant features holofoil artwork emphasizing training theme.[1][2]
- Part of the 2026 Mega Evolution series focusing on evolved Pokémon strategies.[1]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Medium
- Full Art variant limited within Ultra Rare slot in 217-card set
- Single known printing increases availability
- Trainer card sees less collector demand than Pokémon chase cards
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering on full art holofoil, edge wear from thin borders, surface scratches on printed training artwork, and print lines common in Ultra Rares; avoid whitening on corners.
Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top loaders with sleeves for full art protection; store in cool, dry place away from sunlight to prevent holo fading.
Authenticity. Verify official Pokémon holo pattern and text alignment; check card stock thickness and UV blacklight for authentic fluorescence; compare to official database images on pokemon.com; fakes often have blurry text or incorrect damage effect wording.[5]
Sources: sportscardinvestor.com, pricecharting.com, tcgplayer.com, sweetsandgeeks.com, pokemon.com