Staryu
XY Base Set · 33/146 · Common
Current Prices
Set
XY Base SetNumber
33/146
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 #33/146 of the XY Base Set 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, XY Base Set #33/146) changes hands at roughly $0.46, 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 $0.46, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.05. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $0.46, Lightly Played $0.45, Moderately Played $0.38, Heavily Played $0.29, Damaged $0.05 — 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 | $2.73 | $2.73 | $2.73 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.29 | $0.29 | $0.29 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.37 | $0.37 | 30 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.46 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 41 |
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.
