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Staryu
Brilliant Stars 030/172 • common
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Number
- 030/172
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2022
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.22
- Artist
- Yuka Morii
What it does
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage for each heads.
If you visit a beach at the end of summer, you'll be able to see groups of Staryu lighting up in a steady rhythm.
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Where it came from
The Staryu card, numbered 030/172, was released as part of the Brilliant Stars expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2022. This set was notable for introducing the VSTAR mechanic, a gameplay feature designed to offer high-impact moves while balancing the game's power curve. Within this modern landscape, the common-rarity Staryu serves as a foundational building block for water-type deck construction, emphasizing the accessibility of the set's broader mechanical innovations.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by kurumitsu, an artist who has contributed a variety of illustrations to the Pokémon TCG. The design leans into a clean, digital aesthetic, capturing the quintessential look of the Star Shape Pokémon while remaining stylistically consistent with the contemporary standards of the Sword & Shield series. Like many common cards in this era, it is valued by players for its utility in gameplay and by collectors for the vibrant, cohesive art direction that characterizes the Brilliant Stars release.
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