Staraptor #16
📉 Dip AlertAs card #16 in Diamond & Pearl, Staraptor is a Rare Holo Pokémon card worth about $20.00 ungraded.
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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.
Staraptor #16 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Staraptor at a glance
- Short-term trend -24.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare Holo.
- Cardmarket values it at €3.76 (EUR).
- Live market value $20.00 for the Holofoil print.
- Diamond & Pearl, Diamond & Pearl series, 2007.
Staraptor price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Staraptor #16.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.14
- Mid
- $20.45
- High
- —
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $10.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Staraptor #16
Card #16 of Diamond & Pearl is Staraptor, a classic-era Pokémon card from the Diamond & Pearl series (2007). The card carries 100 HP and Colorless typing, with a Stage 2 designation.
The card is illustrated by Masahiko Ishii and currently trades at $20.00 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $9.14 to —.
“It has a savage nature. It will courageously challenge foes that are much larger.”
Printed flavour text on the Diamond & Pearl #16 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Diamond & Pearl
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #16 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Masahiko Ishii
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Colorless
- Subtype
- Stage 2
- Evolves from
- Staravia
- Pokédex
- #398
- Released
- 2007/05/01
Staraptor attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Staraptor #16 — the playability layer behind the price.
Accelerative Dive
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, prevent all damage done to Staraptor by attacks (both yours and your opponent's) until the end of your next turn.
Brave Heart
Flip a coin. If tails, Staraptor does 100 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +30
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Staraptor price analysis
What drives the current market value of Staraptor #16.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($20.00), Reverse Holofoil ($10.13) — 2 versions in total.
This $20.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $20.00, Staraptor draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Staraptor at a trend of €3.76, an average sold price of €5.01 and a near-mint floor of €0.50.
Staraptor price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €4.22, 24.9% below the 30-day average of €5.62.
Single-day average: €1.94; Cardmarket trend price €3.76.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $19.66–$20.00. The most recent snapshot of $20.00 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Staraptor?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $20.00 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.05 via eBay's default tier, $17.15 on TCGplayer, $18.65 on Cardmarket, $17.52 on Whatnot and $20.00 selling directly — a $2.95 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
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Should you grade Staraptor?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Staraptor #16 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 $20.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $3.50 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $65.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-22.1% 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.
Staraptor within Diamond & Pearl
Within Diamond & Pearl it is the #22 most valuable of 71 tracked cards; the set median is $13.99.
It sits in the top 70% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Gengar (#27), valued at $364.49.
What makes Staraptor valuable
- Its Colorless typing means Staraptor has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Artwork by Masahiko Ishii is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era cards like Staraptor (2007) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- At $20.00 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Rare Holo, Staraptor sits in an upper rarity tier where demand outstrips the available copies.
Buying & selling Staraptor
- Bulk lots of Staraptor can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Staraptor has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $20.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Diamond & Pearl was released in 2007; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Staraptor value questions
What is the value of Staraptor?
Staraptor trades near $20.00 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $9.14–—; Cardmarket shows €3.76.
Will Staraptor hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Staraptor?
Staraptor is a Rare Holo card from Diamond & Pearl (Diamond & Pearl series, 2007). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Staraptor?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Holofoil ($20.00), Reverse Holofoil ($10.13). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Staraptor?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $20.00. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Staraptor's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Masahiko Ishii also matters to collector demand.
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