Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 118/91
Artist Nisota Niso
Market Price $3.61
Paldean Fates Scarlet & Violet 2024
The Illustrator

Nisota Niso

Nisota Niso has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield releases. The work leans into vibrant, contrasting color and action-forward framing, with playful energy and clear character-focused staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card captures Staryu in a vibrant underwater scene, where its star-shaped body glimmers with a shiny sheen. Surrounded by playful bubbles and sparkling stars, it appears calm and unbothered, embodying the tranquility of its aquatic environment. This snapshot feels like a moment of serenity, where the Pokémon effortlessly coexists with the gentle flow of water. Staryu's presence invites a sense of wonder about the life beneath the surface.”

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 20, 2026.

Card Type Water
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
26/01/2024

Swift

30

This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance, or by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost