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Staryu

Next Destinies 23/99 • common

Set: Next Destinies
Number: 23/99
Rarity: Common
Released: 2012
Energy type: water energy
Market price: $0.35
Artist: Naoyo Kimura

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$0.35market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.32 – $0.35 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This water-type Staryu card serves as a foundational piece for players building out their elemental decks. As a common entry within its set, it represents the essential building blocks that make up a comprehensive collection.

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Card face

What it does

60 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRecover

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon and heal all damage from this Pokémon.

Cost: water energyWater Gun10

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

If its body is torn, it can grow back if the red core remains. The core flashes at midnight.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Staryu card, numbered 23/99, was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Next Destinies, which debuted in early 2012. This set was notable for its emphasis on powerful Pokémon-EX cards and the introduction of Black & White era mechanics, marking a period of growth in the game's competitive landscape. As a common card, this Staryu served as an accessible foundational piece for players aiming to build Water-type decks that focused on evolution chains.

The illustration for this card was provided by artist Naoyo Kimura, whose work has been a fixture in the Pokémon TCG for many years. Kimura's approach typically balances the established character design of the Pokémon with a clean, vibrant aesthetic that suits the card game's visual style. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players as a functional bridge to evolving into Starmie, fitting seamlessly into the strategic meta of the Black & White series without carrying the specialized rarity of the set's flagship cards.

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