Starmie (30)
Skyridge · 030/144 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
SkyridgeNumber
030/144
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Starmie (30): Rarity & Collectibility
Starmie (30) in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #030/144 of the Skyridge 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 Starmie (30)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Starmie (30) (Rare, Skyridge #030/144) changes hands at roughly $58.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $58.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $16.66. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $58.99, Lightly Played $79.39, Moderately Played $46.99, Heavily Played $24.99, Damaged $16.66 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Starmie (30) is valued near $193.50 — about 3.3x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Starmie (30): 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) Starmie (30) sits around $193.50 — roughly 3.3x 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. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $90.00, CGC 10 $144.05, CGC 9.5 $64.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. 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 | HEAVILY PLAYED | $29.86 | $29.86 | $29.86 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $57.88 | $57.88 | $57.88 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.05 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $64.90 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $64.99 | $64.99 | $64.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $193.50 | $193.50 | $193.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $53.99 | $53.99 | $53.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $16.66 | $16.66 | $16.66 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $79.39 | $79.39 | $79.39 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $46.99 | $46.99 | $46.99 | 31 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $58.99 | $58.99 | $58.99 | 8 |
Collector Outlook for Starmie (30)
Starmie (30) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Starmie (30) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
