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Staraptor
Diamond & Pearl 16/130 • holo-rare
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- 16/130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2007
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $20.00
- Artist
- Masahiko Ishii
What it does
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all damage done to Staraptor by attacks (both yours and your opponent's) until the end of your next turn.
Flip a coin. If tails, Staraptor does 100 damage to itself.
It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2007 as part of the initial Diamond & Pearl expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this Staraptor card marked the introduction of the Generation IV Pokémon to the Western hobby. The set was a significant milestone for the franchise, signaling a shift in card design and game mechanics, such as the introduction of Pokémon LV.X and a renewed focus on strategic evolution lines.
The card features artwork by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive style has defined much of the visual history of the Pokémon TCG. Arita designed this card to showcase Staraptor’s predatory grace, utilizing the holo-rare treatment to accentuate its wingspan. At the time of release, it was well-received by players for its 'Quick Attack' and 'Clutch' moves, which provided a reliable, colorless utility option for diverse deck compositions.
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