Staryu

Staryu

Selected Masterpiece • 30/108
Market Price $0.38
Evolutions XY 2016
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 shows Staryu, a star-shaped Pokémon, resting on a sandy surface. The background features a blue water-like texture, suggesting a coastal environment. Staryu has a central red core and several pointed arms extending outward.”

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
02/11/2016

Quick Blow

10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost