Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 15/111
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $0.28
Crimson Invasion Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

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.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Staryu, a star-shaped Pokémon, floating gracefully above the shimmering waters of a seaside. The vibrant blue hues of the ocean contrast with the lush greenery of distant islands, creating a serene backdrop. Staryu's bright red core glimmers, hinting at its unique abilities and the mysteries of the underwater world. This snapshot captures a peaceful moment, inviting viewers to appreciate the beauty of nature and the Pokémon that inhabit it.”

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.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
03/11/2017

Spinning Attack

10
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost