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Staryu

Base Set 2 95/130 • common

Set: Base Set 2
Number: 95/130
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.61
Artist: Keiji Kinebuchi

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What it's worth

$0.61market price via TCGplayer · Oct 6, 2026$0.36 – $0.63 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a water-type card from the early generation of the game, this Staryu serves as a foundational building block for any deck focused on aquatic strategies. Its status as a common card makes it a quintessential piece of the classic collecting experience, representing the accessible core that fueled the growth of the series.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: water energySlap20

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in 2000 as part of the Base Set 2 expansion, this Staryu card served as a re-release for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which had seen explosive growth following its initial Western debut. Wizards of the Coast developed this set as a compilation of cards from the original Base Set and the Jungle expansion, designed to ensure that foundational cards remained available to new players entering the hobby during the height of the series' global popularity.

The artwork for this card, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, maintains the classic aesthetic established during the early years of the franchise. Kinebuchi, a prolific artist in the early TCG era, utilized a distinct style often characterized by clean lines and straightforward compositions that focused on the creature itself. As a common card, it was widely distributed in booster packs and theme decks, becoming a staple for players building Water-type decks during the early competitive formats.

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