01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Staryu)

HP 80

TypeWater

RarityUncommon

IllustratorKen Sugimori

WeaknessLightning +20

Retreat—

SetRising Rivals

Released2009

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Uncommon
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	~$0.46 TCGplayer market (asking-price proxy); eBay solds may differ — verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$1.15 TCGplayer market for the reverse-holo parallel (asking-price proxy).

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07Why Collectors Want It

Starmie — the Mysterious Pokemon and final evolution of Staryu, a Kanto-original Water/Psychic-type.
Required for any complete Starmie master set across eras.
Collectors of the Rising Rivals set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Starmie with 80 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Aqua Recycle

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your discard pile for a Water Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. This power can't be used if Starmie is affected by a Special Condition.

Synchro Gain Cost: Colorless · 20 damage

If Starmie and the Defending Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, remove 4 damage counters from Starmie.

Powerful Spin Cost: Water · 40 damage

Starmie can't attack during your next turn.

Weakness: Lightning +20
Retreat cost: 0

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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