Staryu
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars · 030/172 · Common
Current Prices
Number
030/172
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 #030/172 of the SWSH09: Brilliant Stars 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, SWSH09: Brilliant Stars #030/172) changes hands at roughly $0.24, 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 $0.24, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.01. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.24, Lightly Played $0.20, Moderately Played $0.11, Damaged $0.01 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.94 | $2.94 | $2.94 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.45 | $1.45 | $1.45 | 14 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.20 | $0.05 | $0.40 | 108 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.24 | $0.15 | $0.47 | 470 |
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.
