Starmie V · Astral Radiance, what to know.
About the Starmie V card
Numbered 166 of 216 in Astral Radiance, released in May 2022, Starmie V is a Rare Ultra, a Basic Water-type carrying 190 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Starmie V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Eske Yoshinob.
What is Starmie V worth?
Starmie V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Astral Radiance's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Astral Radiance holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Starmie V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Grading Starmie V comes down to the holo surface and the borders. The era's foil scratches easily, so even a pack-fresh Starmie V can drop from a 10 to a 9 on a single hairline. Inspect the window at an angle and the corners against the frame.
If you are collecting Starmie V
For Starmie V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Starmie V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Starmie V holo for any raw purchase.
