Starmie δ #30
Starmie δ #30 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $55.32, 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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Starmie δ #30. Sell on your own schedule.
Starmie δ at a glance
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Current TCGplayer market value $55.32 (Reverse Holofoil).
- From Delta Species (EX), released 2005.
Starmie δ price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Starmie δ #30.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $49.99
- Mid
- $299.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $5.39
- Mid
- $19.79
- High
- —
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About Starmie δ #30
Starmie δ is the #30 of 113 card in Delta Species, a classic-era set released in 2005 as part of the EX series. The card carries 70 HP and Water/Metal typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Artwork is by Midori Harada; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $55.32, spanning $49.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Delta Species
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #30 / 113
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Midori Harada
- HP
- 70
- 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 #30 — the playability layer behind the price.
Surf
Swift
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on the Defending Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Starmie δ price analysis
What drives the current market value of Starmie δ #30.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($55.32), Normal ($19.56).
This $55.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $55.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
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.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Starmie δ, with a recorded low of $48.00 and high of $55.32; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 7.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $55.32 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $47.69 via eBay's default tier, $47.97 on TCGplayer, $52.20 on Cardmarket, $48.99 on Whatnot and $55.32 selling directly — a $7.63 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Starmie δ sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Starmie δ #30.
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 #30 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Starmie δ #30.
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 $55.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $104.38 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $8.13. You need a graded sale of $101.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $35.79 (37.5% 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
Within Delta Species it is the #51 most valuable of 111 tracked cards; the set median is $44.49.
It sits in the top 55% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Groudon Star (#111), valued at $2,339.99.
What makes Starmie δ valuable
- Starmie δ is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Classic-era (2005) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Midori Harada illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Water/Metal typing means Starmie δ has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Priced at $55.32 with thin supply, Starmie δ sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
Buying & selling Starmie δ
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $55.32 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 $55.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Starmie δ can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Starmie δ has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Starmie δ can realise well above the $49.99 low end.
Starmie δ value questions
What is Starmie δ #30 worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $55.32 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $49.99 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Will Starmie δ hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
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.
What print variants exist for Starmie δ?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($55.32), Normal ($19.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Starmie δ?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $55.32. 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 Starmie δ?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water/Metal), and condition. Artwork by Midori Harada also matters to collector demand.
