Starmie #53
📉 Dip AlertStarmie is card #53 from HeartGold SoulSilver, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $5.00 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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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.
Starmie #53 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Starmie at a glance
- Set: HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver, 2010).
- Live market value $5.00 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.53.
- 7-day average €0.52; 30-day average €0.61.
Starmie price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Starmie #53.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1.99
- Mid
- $3.11
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.45
- Mid
- $0.76
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Starmie #53
Starmie is the #53 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The card carries 90 HP and Water typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $5.00, with listings from $1.99 to —.
“The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #53 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #53 / 123
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Staryu
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Starmie attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Starmie #53 — the playability layer behind the price.
Cosmic Cyclone
Choose as many Water Energy attached to your Pokémon as you like. This attack does 20 damage times the amount of Energy you chose. Shuffle those cards back into your deck.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Starmie price analysis
What drives the current market value of Starmie #53.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($5.00), Normal ($1.07).
At $5.00 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $5.00 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Starmie trends at €0.53 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.65, lowest NM €0.02).
Starmie price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.52, 14.8% below the 30-day average of €0.61.
Single-day average: €0.20; Cardmarket trend price €0.53.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.00–$5.00. The most recent snapshot of $5.00 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Starmie?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.04 via eBay's default tier, $4.06 on TCGplayer, $4.40 on Cardmarket, $4.16 on Whatnot and $5.00 selling directly — a $0.96 spread after fees and typical shipping.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
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 Starmie?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Starmie #53 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 $5.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $50.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.6% 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.
Starmie within HeartGold SoulSilver
Starmie ranks #105 of 106 tracked HeartGold SoulSilver cards by market value, against a set median of $20.68.
That is 76% below the middle of the set — a top-2% position.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Starmie valuable
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Uncommon rarity, Starmie is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Kagemaru Himeno artwork gives Starmie appeal beyond pure playability.
- Starmie is a Water card with 90 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Starmie
- For Starmie, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.00 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 $5.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Starmie has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Starmie can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Starmie value questions
What is Starmie #53 worth?
Starmie trades near $5.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $1.99–—; Cardmarket shows €0.53.
Should I buy Starmie?
Short-term momentum is softening (-14.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Starmie?
Starmie is a Uncommon card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Starmie?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($5.00), Normal ($1.07). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Starmie?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Starmie's value?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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