Staryu #118
📉 Dip AlertAs card #118 in Paldean Fates, Staryu is a Shiny Rare Pokémon card worth about $7.79 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.
Staryu #118 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Staryu at a glance
- 7-day average €4.70; 30-day average €4.53.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.58.
- From Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet), released 2024.
- Rarity tier — Shiny Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.79 (Holofoil).
Staryu price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Staryu #118.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $8.21
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Staryu #118
Staryu is the #118 of 91 card in Paldean Fates, a contemporary set released in 2024 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Nisota Niso; the Holofoil printing sits around $7.79, spanning $6.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Paldean Fates
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #118 / 91
- Rarity
- Shiny Rare
- Illustrator
- Nisota Niso
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2024/01/26
Staryu attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Staryu #118 — the playability layer behind the price.
Swift
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance, or by any effects on your opponent's Active Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Staryu price analysis
What drives the current market value of Staryu #118.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($7.79) — 1 version in total.
At $7.79 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$7.79 gives Staryu real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Staryu at a trend of €4.58, an average sold price of €4.44 and a near-mint floor of €1.00.
Staryu price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €4.70 against a 30-day average of €4.53 (+3.8%).
Single-day average: €7.00; Cardmarket trend price €4.58.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $7.79–$8.54. The most recent snapshot of $7.79 sits 0% up that range, 8.8% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 3.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 8.8%.
The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low 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 Staryu?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Staryu at $7.79 nets roughly $6.46 on eBay, $6.50 on TCGplayer, $7.05 via Cardmarket, $6.64 on Whatnot or $7.79 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.33.
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.
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 Staryu?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Staryu #118 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 $7.79 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 $53.77 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.0% 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 Paldean Fates
Staryu ranks #45 of 72 tracked Paldean Fates cards by market value, against a set median of $9.85.
It sits in the top 39% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Mew ex (#232), valued at $853.37.
What makes Staryu valuable
- The Nisota Niso artwork gives Staryu appeal beyond pure playability.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Its Water typing means Staryu has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Contemporary-era cards like Staryu (2024) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Staryu is a Shiny Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Staryu
- Paldean Fates was released in 2024; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Staryu has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Staryu can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Staryu, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.70 and €4.53) to time entries and exits.
Staryu value questions
What is Staryu #118 worth?
Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $7.79 (low $6.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €4.58.
Will Staryu hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Shiny Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Staryu rare?
Staryu is a Shiny Rare card from Paldean Fates (Scarlet & Violet series, 2024). 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: Holofoil ($7.79). 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 $7.79. 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 Shiny Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Nisota Niso also matters to collector demand.
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