Starmie

Starmie

Selected Masterpiece • 30/162
Market Price $0.61
BREAKthrough XY 2015
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“Starmie is depicted in a vibrant urban setting, its star-shaped body glowing with a red core that seems to pulse with energy. The background features a city skyline, hinting at the Pokémon's connection to both water and technology. This scene captures a moment of calm amidst the hustle and bustle, with Starmie appearing both mysterious and powerful. The overall atmosphere evokes a sense of intrigue, inviting viewers to ponder the depths of its abilities.”

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 Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
XY
Release
04/11/2015

Deep Sea Swirl

Shuffle your hand into your deck. Then, draw 7 cards.

Balance Bind

30

If you and your opponent have the same number of Benched Pokémon, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost