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Starmie δ
Delta Species 15/113 • holo-rare
- Set
- Delta Species
- Number
- 15/113
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $59.99
- Artist
- Masakazu Fukuda
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Starmie. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Starmie is affected by a Special Condition.
Draw 3 cards.
Return an Energy card attached to Starmie to your hand.
This Pokémon is both Water Metal type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in the 2005 Delta Species expansion, this card represents the innovative mechanical shift introduced by the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the late EX series era. The Delta Species concept was developed to introduce 'δ' variants of Pokémon, reflecting a lore-based phenomenon where Pokémon living in the Holon region underwent biological changes due to exposure to unique electromagnetic waves. This narrative device allowed the designers to shift the elemental typing of familiar creatures, providing new strategic utility and aesthetic variety within the competitive card game landscape.
The artwork for this Starmie was rendered by illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita, a veteran of the franchise known for his distinct, painterly approach to the early Pokémon aesthetic. In this piece, he portrays Starmie in a dynamic, crystalline environment that emphasizes its altered nature. Upon release, the card was received as a functional staple for water-themed decks of the era, while collectors gravitated toward it for its striking holographic treatment and the unusual, non-traditional elemental typing that differentiated it from earlier Starmie prints.
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