Greninja ex 132
Quick take
- A promo that trades like a chase card, not filler
- Greninja is a top-tier popular Pokemon across games, anime, and Smash
- SIE NANAHARA's artwork is the main draw
- Searched by exact card number, which signals targeted buyer intent
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Scarlet & Violet Promo Cards
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 132/193 · $83.57 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyThe Promo Greninja Collectors Actually Chase
Most Black Star Promos are filler — playable, common, forgettable. A few aren't. The SVP 132 Greninja ex is in the second group. The artwork carries it, and Greninja's popularity does the rest.
“A promo that trades like a chase card, not filler”
Greninja has been a fan favorite since it arrived as the Kalos water starter's final form. The anime pushed it further with Ash-Greninja, and Smash Bros put it in front of an audience that doesn't even play the card game. That broad recognition is why a promo can command a price that some set chase cards never reach.
People search it by the exact number — "greninja ex 132" — because there are a lot of Greninja cards and they want this specific one. That precise, repeated search behavior is a strong signal of real demand.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Sits well above typical promo prices. For a Black Star Promo to hold this kind of value, the Pokemon and the art both have to be doing heavy lifting — and here they are.
Promos don't get reprinted into boosters, so the supply is fixed by however the promo was distributed. Popular-Pokemon promos like this tend to hold or climb rather than bleed out the way common set cards do.
Popular-Pokemon promos with good art are usually safer holds than the average modern card. The ceiling is lower than a true set chase SIR, but so is the downside. Buy it because you like the card.
Clean PSA 10 copies command a premium over raw, as with any promo where condition out of the package can vary. If yours came sleeved and sharp, it's a reasonable grading candidate.
This isn't pulled from booster packs — it's a promo, so supply is set by how it was distributed rather than a pack pull rate. That fixed supply is part of why a popular-Pokemon promo holds value.
Against the broader sea of Greninja cards, this promo stands out for its art and is one of the more sought versions despite not being a set chase card.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
SIE NANAHARA has illustrated a number of modern Scarlet & Violet era cards with a clean, stylish approach to action poses.
The card shows Greninja in a dynamic, ninja-styled pose that plays straight into the Pokemon's water-ninja identity. It reads as motion and stealth rather than a static portrait.
As a premium promo it carries the holo treatment used for special distribution cards. Because promos ship in sleeves or boxes rather than packs, surface condition out of the gate is usually good — but always check before assuming gem-mint.
It captures what people like about Greninja in one image: fast, sharp, a little mysterious. That clarity of character is why this promo gets picked over the dozens of other Greninja cards.
BackgroundAbout Greninja ex 132
Greninja is the final evolution of Froakie, the Water-type starter from Pokemon X and Y. It quickly became one of the most popular Pokemon of its generation and has stayed near the top of community favorite polls ever since.
- ›Sleek Water/Dark ninja design
- ›Ash-Greninja and the Bond Phenomenon storyline in the anime
- ›Playable fighter in Super Smash Bros
- ›Consistent top finishes in official 'favorite Pokemon' votes
- ›Pokemon X and Y as the Kalos water starter line
- ›Ash-Greninja in the XYZ anime series
- ›Super Smash Bros for Wii U / 3DS and Ultimate
Greninja has shown up in competitive TCG decks across several eras thanks to its strong attackers, and in the video games its Protean ability made it a popular pick. The promo itself is a collector card first, but the Pokemon's playability adds to the demand.
Own it wellCollector guide
Promos generally arrive in good shape, but check the corners and surface — handling and storage in a collection box can still cause whitening or scratches over time.
Worth grading if the copy is clean. The PSA 10 premium on a popular promo justifies the cost when centering and surface cooperate. Read the grading guide →
Sleeve it in a perfect-fit inner sleeve and a top loader. For a promo at this value, a graded slab is a fine long-term home. Keep it out of direct light. See the storage guide →
eBay and TCGPlayer carry most copies. Compare sold listings rather than asking prices, and confirm the seller is shipping the exact SVP 132 version rather than a different Greninja ex. See the singles buying guide →
Popular promos do get faked. Check print texture, cardstock feel, and the holo pattern against a known-genuine reference, and lean toward graded copies for higher-value purchases.
Protect your card
High Chase Score — protect and consider grading. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Well liked as a promo — the kind collectors actively seek rather than stumble into. The art gets specific praise, and Greninja's fanbase keeps interest steady.
Comes up regularly in Greninja collection threads and 'best Greninja cards' discussions. The targeted number-based searches show people arrive knowing exactly which card they want.
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