Starmie δ #15
From Delta Species, Starmie δ (#15) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $102.29 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Starmie δ #15. Sell on your own schedule.
Starmie δ at a glance
- Live market value $102.29 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Set: Delta Species (EX, 2005).
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Starmie δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Starmie δ #15.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $52.49
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $36.50
- Mid
- $46.61
- High
- —
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About Starmie δ #15
Starmie δ is the #15 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 60 HP and Water/Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $102.29 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $52.49 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #15 / 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water / Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Staryu
- Pokédex
- #121
- Released
- 2005/10/31
Starmie δ attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Starmie δ #15 — the playability layer behind the price.
Metal Navigation
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your deck for a Metal Energy card and attach it to Starmie. Shuffle your deck afterward. This power can't be used if Starmie is affected by a Special Condition.
Collect
Draw 3 cards.
Energy Loop
Return an Energy card attached to Starmie to your hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Metal Navigation
- Attacks
- 2
Starmie δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Starmie δ #15.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($102.29), Holofoil ($44.58).
At $102.29 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $102.29 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Starmie δ, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Starmie δ price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $59.99–$102.29. The most recent snapshot of $102.29 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 23.9% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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 δ?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $102.29 market translates to a net of about $88.44 (eBay), $88.95 (TCGplayer), $96.83 (Cardmarket), $90.84 (Whatnot) or $102.29 (direct). That $13.85 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Starmie δ #15.
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 δ?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Starmie δ #15 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Starmie δ #15.
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 $102.29 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $271.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $66.79. You need a graded sale of $148.26 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $118.18 (83.1% 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.
Starmie δ within Delta Species
By market value Starmie δ sits at #31 of 111 in Delta Species (set median $44.49).
It sits in the top 73% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Starmie δ valuable
- A $102.29 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Starmie δ comes from the classic era (2005), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Starmie δ is a Water/Metal card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Starmie δ
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Starmie δ can realise well above the $52.49 low end.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $102.29 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Delta Species was released in 2005; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $102.29 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Starmie δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Starmie δ value questions
What is the value of Starmie δ?
The current TCGplayer market value is $102.29 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $52.49 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Starmie δ a good investment?
As a classic-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Starmie δ?
Starmie δ is a Rare 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.
Does Starmie δ have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($102.29), Holofoil ($44.58). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Starmie δ sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $102.29. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Starmie δ cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water/Metal), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
