Staryu
Next Destinies · 23/99 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Next DestiniesNumber
23/99
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Staryu: Rarity & Collectibility
Staryu in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #23/99 of the Next Destinies set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Staryu?
In 2026, a Near Mint Staryu (Common, Next Destinies #23/99) changes hands at roughly $0.72, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.72, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.08. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.72, Lightly Played $0.52, Moderately Played $0.47, Heavily Played $0.22, Damaged $0.08 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Staryu is valued near $110.00 — about 153x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Staryu: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Staryu sits around $110.00 — roughly 153x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $110.00 | $110.00 | $110.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.52 | $0.52 | $0.52 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.47 | $0.47 | $0.47 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.72 | $0.72 | $0.72 | 58 |
Collector Outlook for Staryu
As a Common, Staryu earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Staryu on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
