Staraptor

Staraptor

Selected Masterpiece • 16/130
Market Price $17.39
The Illustrator

Masahiko Ishii

Masahiko Ishii is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2006 to 2021, spanning Diamond & Pearl, Dragon Frontiers, and Celebrations: Classic Collection. The work leans vibrant and playful, with focused, action-forward compositions and clear character staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Staraptor card captures a moment of poised strength, with the Pokémon soaring through a starry night sky. Its wings are outstretched, exuding a sense of freedom and determination as it navigates its world. The vibrant colors and sparkling background enhance the feeling of adventure, suggesting that this creature is both fierce and graceful. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature and the spirit of the Staraptor.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Colorless
Release
01/05/2007

Accelerative Dive

30

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all damage done to Staraptor by attacks (both yours and your opponent's) until the end of your next turn.

Brave Heart

100

Flip a coin. If tails, Staraptor does 100 damage to itself.

Weakness
+30
Resistance
-20