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Staryu
Team Up 28/181 • common
- Set
- Team Up
- Number
- 28/181
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.16
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
In many places, there are folktales of stardust falling into the ocean and becoming Staryu.
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Where it came from
The Staryu card (28/181) was released in early 2019 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Team Up. This set was notable for introducing TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards, which featured powerful duos working in tandem. As a common card, Staryu serves as a foundational element of the set, designed to provide players with accessible Water-type options that facilitate deck building during the Sun & Moon era of the game.
The artwork for this particular Staryu was illustrated by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Himeno opted for a clean, vibrant aesthetic that emphasizes the star-shaped geometry of the Pokémon against a refreshing aquatic background. The design follows the classic visual language established for the species, focusing on clarity and utility to ensure the card remained functional and visually consistent within the expansive pool of common cards produced for competitive play.
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