Yukiko Baba
Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.
“The Staryu card captures a serene moment beneath the gentle waves, where the star-shaped Pokémon rests amidst a backdrop of soft blues and whites. It seems to embody the tranquility of its aquatic environment, with subtle hints of movement suggesting the ebb and flow of water around it. The bright red core of Staryu stands out, drawing the eye and adding a touch of vibrancy to the scene. Overall, this snapshot invites a sense of calm, as if one could almost hear the soft lapping of water nearby.”
Editorial & Data
Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.
Rapid Spin
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon, if any. You switch Staryu with 1 of your Benched Pokémon, if any.
