Staryu
SV: Paldean Fates · 118/091 · Shiny Rare
Current Prices
Number
118/091
Rarity
Shiny Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Staryu: Rarity & Collectibility
Staryu in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #118/091 of the SV: Paldean Fates 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 (Rare, SV: Paldean Fates #118/091) changes hands at roughly $3.86, 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 $3.86, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.20. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $3.86, Lightly Played $3.73, Moderately Played $3.32, Damaged $1.20 — 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 $44.99 — about 12x 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 $44.99 — roughly 12x 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 $22.99, CGC 10 $30.00, PSA 8 $7.00 — 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.95 | 64 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.20 | $1.20 | $1.20 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.73 | $4.85 | $4.85 | 162 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.32 | $3.46 | $3.46 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.86 | $3.15 | $5.45 | 1,169 |
Collector Outlook for Staryu
Staryu holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. 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.
