Lunatone 004
Quick take
- Prerelease promo from the Mega Evolution Build and Battle Box, not a pack pull
- Fighting-type with 110 HP, the Lunar Cycle draw ability, and Power Gem for 50
- Built to run next to Solrock, continuing the long-running sun-and-moon pair
- Comes in a common regular version and a scarcer Staff stamped variant
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Mega Evolution Promo
VariantsCard variants
Variants are the different finishes of the same card — the standard print, reverse holo, and any special patterns. A complete master set needs every variant below, so track each one in your collection.
| Variant | Note | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Holofoil 4/79 | Holofoil variant. | $64.16 |
| Normal 4/79 | Standard variant. | $18.38 |
The storyA prerelease Build and Battle promo, not a pull from packs
Lunatone 004 belongs to the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo run (MEP), the promo series tied to the 2025 Mega Evolution set. This one was a prerelease card. It came out of the Mega Evolution Build and Battle Box as one of the foil promos players could open at official prerelease events, with each box including one of the available promos at random.
“Prerelease promo from the Mega Evolution Build and Battle Box, not a pack pull”
It is a Basic Fighting-type Pokemon with 110 HP. The Lunar Cycle ability lets you discard a Basic Fighting Energy from your hand once per turn, if you have Solrock in play, to draw three cards. Its attack is Power Gem for 50. The card is built to run next to Solrock, the sun-and-moon pairing that has followed these two since Ruby and Sapphire.
For master-set builders, the value here is completeness. If you collect promos, MEP cards are part of a full Mega Evolution era set, and Lunatone is one of the entries you need. It is not a headline chase card. It is a checklist piece with a nice prerelease story attached.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Sits at the bottom end of the Mega Evolution promo lineup. This is a common-feeling prerelease promo, not a short-print SIR, so it trades cheaply in raw near-mint condition.
Stable and low since the September 2025 prerelease window. Promos like this rarely move unless the Pokemon gets a sudden competitive or anime bump, and there is no sign of that here.
Treat it as a checklist buy, not an investment. The regular version is cheap and easy to find. The Staff stamped variant is the scarcer and more interesting hold, but even that is a niche collector item rather than a money play.
Grading the regular promo rarely makes sense given the low raw value. A clean PSA 10 or CGC 10 can carry a modest premium, but the slab cost usually outweighs the card. The Staff variant is the only version where grading is worth a second look.
You cannot pull this one from regular Mega Evolution booster packs. It came from the Mega Evolution Build and Battle Box as one of the foil promo options included for prerelease events, with each box giving one of the available promos at random. That makes pull rate the wrong frame here. Availability depends on how many Build and Battle Boxes were opened, and the regular version ended up common enough to find cheaply. The Staff stamped variant is the genuinely scarce version, since those went to event staff rather than the general print run.
Set against the chase cards of Mega Evolution, the high-end Mega ex Special Illustration Rares and Hyper Rares at the top of the set, this Lunatone is an entry-level promo. Think of it as a completionist and themed-pair piece, not a centerpiece.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Ounishi illustrated this promo version of Lunatone. The regular Mega Evolution set print of Lunatone uses different art by another illustrator, so the MEP promo is a distinct piece. Ounishi is among the illustrators contributing to the modern Scarlet and Violet and Mega Evolution era lineup.
The card shows Lunatone, the meteorite Pokemon, in its round crescent-moon form. I could not verify the exact scene or background from a source this session, so I am keeping the description general rather than guessing at details.
Foil promo with the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo stamp. Comes in a regular version and a Staff stamped version, the latter handed to event staff and far less common.
It is a dedicated promo illustration of Lunatone that differs from the main-set print, which gives art-variant collectors a reason to want both. The Staff stamp adds a second layer of scarcity for the same card.
BackgroundAbout Lunatone 004
Lunatone debuted in Ruby and Sapphire as the Meteorite Pokemon, the moon half of its pairing with Solrock. The two are version counterparts and have been linked in games, anime, and the TCG for over two decades. In the card game, Lunatone designs almost always lean into that duo identity, and this promo continues it directly through the Lunar Cycle ability, which only works with Solrock on the board.
- ›The long-running Lunatone and Solrock duo, a favorite among collectors who build themed pairs
- ›Its identity as a Fighting-type support piece that draws cards in the Mega Evolution era
- ›Prerelease promo status, which gives it a distinct collecting hook
- ›Originally introduced in the Ruby and Sapphire generation as Solrock's counterpart
- ›Featured here as a Mega Evolution prerelease Build and Battle Box promo
The Lunar Cycle ability is a draw engine that needs Solrock in play and a Basic Fighting Energy to discard. That makes it a build-around rather than a splashable staple. It is a niche tool for dedicated Lunatone and Solrock decks more than a tournament centerpiece.
Own it wellCollector guide
As a foil promo, watch the usual things. Edge whitening on the dark border areas, surface scratches across the holo, and centering. Build and Battle Box promos can pick up handling marks if they were loose in a deck, so inspect raw copies closely.
Skip grading the regular version unless you have a flawless copy and want it slabbed for a themed display. For the Staff stamped variant, grading is more defensible because the scarcity supports the slab cost. Read the grading guide →
Penny sleeve plus a toploader or one-touch is plenty for a card at this value. Keep it out of direct light to protect the foil and store flat in a cool, dry spot. See the storage guide →
Buy the regular version raw in near mint. It is cheap and easy to find, so there is no reason to overpay or buy graded. If you specifically want the Staff variant, confirm the stamp in the photos before paying the premium, and prefer sellers with clear close-up images. See the singles buying guide →
Modern promos are far less faked than vintage chase cards, but still check the Mega Evolution Black Star Promo stamp, the holo pattern, and standard back-print quality. For the Staff version, verify the Staff stamp is genuine and not added after the fact.
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Low Chase Score — basic protection is plenty. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Received as a solid prerelease promo when it surfaced ahead of the Mega Evolution launch. Reaction centered on the Lunatone and Solrock synergy and the novelty of a dedicated draw ability for the pair, rather than on big chase-card hype.
Most chatter framed it as a fun themed-deck and completion piece. Lunatone and Solrock fans were pleased to see the duo get fresh support, while the broader market treated it as a low-priority promo next to the set's Mega ex chase cards.
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