Starmie 53 / 264 Pokemon Card from Fusion Strike Set
Starmie is a Stage 1 Rapid Strike Pokémon card from the Fusion Strike set in the Sword & Shield series. It is a Water type with 90 HP, illustrated by artist…
- Set: Fusion Strike
- Number: 53/264
- Rarity: Rare Holo
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About the Starmie Pokémon Card
Starmie is a Water-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 53/264 and is classified as Rare Holo. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.”.
Starmie Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Starmie
Card number: 53/264
Set: Fusion Strike
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1, Rapid Strike
Type: Water
HP: 90
Artist: Megumi Mizutani
Release date: November 12, 2021
National Pokédex number: 121
Why Collect the Starmie Pokémon Card?
Starmie is a solid addition to the Fusion Strike set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Starmie Pokémon Card
Starmie was illustrated by Megumi Mizutani.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Starmie Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Starmie is about $0.32. Recent listings range from roughly $0.12 (low) to
For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and -9% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Starmie Pokémon Card
Whether Starmie 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 35 copies of this card, of which 11 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 31.4%. 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.
How Rare Is the Starmie Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Starmie are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 35 copies to date.
Other Printings of Starmie
Starmie appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H28 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Starmie Pokémon Card
The Starmie pokémon card is a Rare Holo card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.32; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Starmie card from?
Starmie is from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 53/264 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Starmie card?
Starmie is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Starmie 53/264 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.32, within a recent range of roughly $0.12 to
Is the Starmie card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 35 copies so far, with about 31.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Starmie?
PSA has graded 35 copies, of which 11 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 31.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Starmie card?
Rare Holo cards like Starmie are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Fusion Strike set released?
The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.
Are there other printings of Starmie?
Yes. Starmie appears on 31 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.