Misty’s Starmie

Misty’s Starmie

Selected Masterpiece • 56/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $7.28
Gym Heroes Gym 2000
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“Misty's Starmie is shown resting gracefully in a serene aquatic environment, its star-shaped body reflecting the soft light filtering through the water. The gentle ripples create a calming atmosphere, suggesting a moment of quiet observation. This scene captures Starmie's enigmatic presence, embodying the tranquility of its watery habitat. The overall mood invites a sense of peace and wonder.”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Gym
Release
14/08/2000

Water Gun

10+

Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Misty's Starmie but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 20 damage in this way.

Bubblebeam

30

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

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost