Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 65/102
Market Price $0.45
Base Base 1999
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 card features Staryu, a star-shaped Pokémon, positioned against a light blue background. Its central red core is prominent, surrounded by golden points that form the star's shape. The scene appears simple and focused on the Pokémon itself.”

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 17, 2026.

Art Style
Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Slap

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost