
Starly is a Basic Pokémon card from the Darkness Ablaze set in the Sword & Shield series. It has 50 HP and is classified as a Colorless type. The card…
Starly is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Darkness Ablaze set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 145/189 and is classified as Common. The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “They flock around mountains and fields, chasing after bug Pokémon. Their singing is noisy and annoying.”.
Card name: Starly
Card number: 145/189
Set: Darkness Ablaze
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 50
Artist: Naoyo Kimura
Release date: August 14, 2020
National Pokédex number: 396
Starly is most often collected as part of a complete Darkness Ablaze set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Starly was illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Starly is about $0.21. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Darkness Ablaze set has a median card value near $0.38 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Darkness Ablaze set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Starly is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 12 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 41.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As a Common card, Starly was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 12 copies to date.
Starly appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Scarlet & Violet 221 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Starly pokémon card is a Common card from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Darkness Ablaze set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.21; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Starly is from the Darkness Ablaze set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 145/189 with the Common rarity.
Starly is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.21, within a recent range of roughly $0.10 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 12 copies so far, with about 41.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 12 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 41.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Starly was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Darkness Ablaze set was released on August 14, 2020.
Yes. Starly appears on 15 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.