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Staryu - HeartGold & SoulSilver (#84)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 50
TCGplayer market reference
$15.40
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
84
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Energy
Water
At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.
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Staryu - HeartGold & SoulSilver

Staryu is a Common Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon TCG set, released 2010, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 84 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $15.40. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Staryu has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#84 in HeartGold & SoulSilver) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 80Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 75

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$5.78 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$15.40 market
Low $3.99 Mid $5.65 High $54.00

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 7675m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$15.40
Low
$0.69
Dec 2025
High
$15.40
Sep 2026
Avg
$10.04
Days tracked
240
data points
Change
+1455.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Apr 1, 2021 · 240 data points

Sale History 125 sales · since 2021-04-01

PSA 10 high $52.93 PSA 9 high $20.17 Raw high $2.19
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.58
RAW $1.72
RAW $0.99
RAW $0.98
RAW $0.69
RAW $0.74
RAW $1.59
RAW $1.74
RAW $1.72
RAW $1.85
RAW $1.84
RAW $1.89
RAW $1.46
RAW $1.93
RAW $1.29
? Card FAQ

Staryu FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Staryu from HeartGold & SoulSilver worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $15.40. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Staryu?

This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Staryu has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Staryu?

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Staryu released?

The HeartGold & SoulSilver set released in 2010, so this card (#84 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Staryu?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Staryu legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.