Starmie

Starmie

Selected Masterpiece • 94/130
Market Price $0.48
Base Set 2 Base 2000
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Starmie card captures the essence of this aquatic Pokémon with its vibrant colors and star-like shape, set against a serene blue backdrop. It appears poised and ready, embodying a sense of calm confidence as it glimmers with the hues of the rainbow. The illustration suggests a moment of tranquility in the water, where Starmie might be reflecting on its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the beauty of nature and the mysterious allure of the Pokémon 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 18, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Recover

Discard 1 Water Energy card attached to Starmie in order to use this attack. Remove all damage counters from Starmie.

Star Freeze

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost