Staraptor

Staraptor

Selected Masterpiece • 97/116
Market Price $3.47
Plasma Freeze Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Staraptor soaring gracefully through a winter landscape, surrounded by crystalline ice formations that glisten in the light. Its sharp gaze and powerful wings convey a sense of determination and strength, capturing a moment of focus as it navigates its environment. The cool tones of blue and white contrast with the vibrant colors of Staraptor's plumage, enhancing the feeling of vitality amidst the serene backdrop. This snapshot encapsulates the essence of a fierce yet elegant predator in its natura”

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 Rare
Card Type Colorless
Era
Black & White
Release
08/05/2013

Wing Attack

60

Strong Breeze

Your opponent shuffles the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it into his or her deck.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost