Staryu #85
📉 Dip AlertStaryu #85 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $31.50, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Staryu #85 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Staryu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.43.
- From Delta Species (EX), released 2005.
- Short-term trend -25.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Trades around $31.50 on TCGplayer.
Staryu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Staryu #85.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $25.00
- Mid
- $50.75
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.31
- Mid
- $0.65
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Staryu #85
Delta Species placed Staryu at #85; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2005 within the EX series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 50 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Hisao Nakamura and currently trades at $31.50 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $25.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #85 / 113
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Hisao Nakamura
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Staryu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Staryu #85 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surprise Attack
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Recover
Discard a Water Energy card attached to Staryu and remove 4 damage counters from Staryu (all if there are less than 4).
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Staryu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Staryu #85.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $31.50, Normal at $0.65.
At $31.50, Staryu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $31.50 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.43, with an average sold price of €0.43 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.05.
Staryu price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.36, 25.0% below the 30-day average of €0.48.
Latest daily average €0.73 against a trend price of €0.43.
Staryu has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $31.50 to $31.50; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Staryu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Staryu at $31.50 nets roughly $27.03 on eBay, $27.18 on TCGplayer, $29.58 via Cardmarket, $27.77 on Whatnot or $31.50 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.47.
As a common card, Staryu sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Staryu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Staryu #85 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $31.50 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $28.51 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $77.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-1.9% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Staryu within Delta Species
Staryu ranks #70 of 111 tracked Delta Species cards by market value, against a set median of $44.49.
It sits in the top 38% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Staryu valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Staryu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Hisao Nakamura illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $31.50 with steady supply, Staryu sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Staryu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Staryu
- Bulk lots of Staryu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Staryu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $31.50 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $31.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Staryu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Staryu value questions
How much is Staryu worth?
Staryu trades near $31.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $25.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.43.
Will Staryu hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-25%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Staryu?
Staryu is a Common card from Delta Species (EX series, 2005). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Staryu?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($31.50), Normal ($0.65). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Staryu sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $31.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Staryu?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hisao Nakamura also matters to collector demand.
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