Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 33/146
Market Price $0.38
XY XY 2014
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Staryu gracefully gliding through swirling waters, its star-shaped body illuminated by a soft glow. The surrounding waves create a sense of movement, capturing a moment of tranquility amid the aquatic chaos. Staryu appears both serene and resilient, embodying the spirit of the ocean as it navigates its environment. This snapshot invites a quiet appreciation for the beauty and adaptability of life beneath the waves.”

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.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Set XY
Era
XY
Release
05/02/2014

Reckless Charge

30

This Pokémon does 10 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost