Why Promo Cards from Hidden Fates and Celebrations Are Heating Up in Australia
Promo cards have always added a unique flair to Pokémon sets, but recently, two standout promos from Hidden Fates and Celebrations are capturing serious attention from collectors across Australia:
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The stained glass Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres GX promo from Hidden Fates
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The Greninja Gold Star promo from Celebrations
Both are seeing huge price increases, growing demand, and high desirability for grading and long-term holding. Is this genuine growth or market manipulation?
Hidden Fates: The Stained Glass Birds Promo Still Turns Heads
Originally released in 2019, the Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box (ETB) included a promo card featuring Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres GX in a beautiful stained-glass style. It's now considered one of the most iconic modern Pokémon promos.
Australian Market Insights (2025):
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Raw copies sell for around $200+ AUD, depending on condition.
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Graded PSA 10 versions are commanding $600 - $750 AUD, with consistent sales on eBay Australia.
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The Hidden Fates ETB, originally ~$90 AUD at retail, now sells for $350–$450 AUD, largely due to this promo and the Shiny Vault cards.
Collectors value this card not only for its rarity but for its artistic uniqueness—it’s one of the few full-art promos with stained-glass design.
Celebrations: Greninja Gold Star’s Surprising Popularity
The Celebrations ETB, released in 2021 to mark Pokémon's 25th anniversary, included a Greninja Gold Star promo—a nod to the Gold Star mechanic from the EX era of the mid-2000s.
It quickly became a fan favourite and is now one of the most graded promos from the modern era.
Current Australian Market Trends:
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Ungraded copies are selling for $45–$60 AUD.
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PSA 10 graded versions are now $1000+ AUD.
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The Celebrations ETB itself still floats around $240–$280 AUD, and demand remains high due to nostalgia and low print re-runs.
With no more print waves expected, sealed ETBs and mint Greninja promos are being hoarded by investors and collectors alike.
What This Means for Australian Collectors
The rising values of these promos show that promo cards are no longer just freebies—they’re investments. In the current climate, Australian collectors are facing:
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Stock scarcity: Limited restocks and fewer sealed ETBs available at retail.
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Grading boom: More promos are being sent to PSA/BGS for long-term value.
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Reseller pressure: Prices on the secondary market are inflated as resellers grab stock fast.
Both the Greninja and Stained Glass Birds promos are considered low-risk, high-potential for collectors looking to build a strong modern portfolio.
Final Thoughts: Keep or Flip?
If you're holding sealed ETBs or mint versions of these promos— Do you sell or see how high they can go? Like anything that rises this quick it can easily fall .
These cards are part of modern Pokémon history and are most likely to become long-term staples for collections across Australia but where will the value sit once the dust settles?