Staryu #103
Staryu #103 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $33.63, 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.
Demand for Staryu #103 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Staryu at a glance
- Rarity tier — Common.
- Cardmarket values it at €11.34 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $33.63 (Normal).
- Short-term trend 5.4% (7d vs 30d).
- Skyridge, E-Card series, 2003.
Staryu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Staryu #103.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $31.55
- Mid
- $41.83
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Staryu #103
Staryu is the #103 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. A Water-type (40 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Kyoko Umemoto illustrated this card. Its Normal printing is priced near $33.63, with listings from $31.55 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #103 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Kyoko Umemoto
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Staryu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Staryu #103 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Healing
Remove 2 damage counters from Staryu for each energy attached to it. If it has fewer damage counters than that, remove all of them.
Doubleslap
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Staryu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Staryu #103.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Normal ($33.63).
At $33.63, Staryu draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $33.63 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Staryu trends at €11.34 on Cardmarket (avg sold €13.34, lowest NM €4.00).
Staryu price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €12.41 against a 30-day average of €11.77 (+5.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.99, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €11.34.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $30.56–$34.00. The most recent snapshot of $33.63 sits 89% up that range, 1.1% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 8.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 10.1%.
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.
On a $33.63 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $28.87 via eBay's default tier, $29.04 on TCGplayer, $31.60 on Cardmarket, $29.66 on Whatnot and $33.63 selling directly — a $4.76 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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Should you grade Staryu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Staryu #103 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 $33.63 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $33.15 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $79.61 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.82 (1.1% 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 Skyridge
By market value Staryu sits at #144 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
It sits in the top 16% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Staryu valuable
- The Kyoko Umemoto artwork gives Staryu appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Staryu is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Classic-era (2003) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Staryu is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $33.63 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Staryu
- For Staryu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Staryu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Staryu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Staryu can realise well above the $31.55 low end.
Staryu value questions
How much is Staryu worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $33.63 (low $31.55, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €11.34.
Will Staryu hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Staryu rare?
Staryu is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Staryu are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($33.63). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Staryu?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $33.63. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Staryu's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kyoko Umemoto also matters to collector demand.
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