Staryu (Japanese)
XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm · 011/070 · Common
Current Prices
Number
011/070
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Staryu (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Staryu (Japanese) in its sought-after Unlimited variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #011/070 of the XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Staryu (Japanese) (Common, XY5-Bt: Tidal Storm #011/070) changes hands at roughly $2.00, 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 $2.00, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $1.25.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.00 | $2.00 | $2.00 | 1 |
Collector Outlook for Staryu (Japanese)
As a Common, Staryu (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. 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 (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
