Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 32/160
Market Price $0.9
Primal Clash XY 2015
The Illustrator

Tomokazu Komiya

Tomokazu Komiya has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 1999, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny, and Skyridge, and extend beyond cards to Pokémon Center merchandise, children’s books, and magazines.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Staryu resting on a sandy shore, its star-shaped body glistening under the sunlight. Gentle waves lap at the edges of the scene, creating a serene atmosphere that invites a sense of calm. The surrounding rocks provide a natural backdrop, hinting at the Pokémon's aquatic habitat. This moment captures Staryu in a tranquil state, embodying the peacefulness of its coastal world.”

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
XY
Release
04/02/2015

Lunge

20

Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost