Staryu 103 / 144 Pokemon Card from Skyridge Set
Staryu is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is part of the Skyridge set, which is part of the E-Card series released in the mid-2000s era (2003). The…
- Set: Skyridge
- Number: 103/144
- Rarity: Common
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About the Staryu Pokémon Card
Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Skyridge set, part of the E-Card series. It carries the collector number 103/144 and is classified as Common. The Skyridge set was released on May 12, 2003.
Staryu Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Staryu
Card number: 103/144
Set: Skyridge
Series: E-Card
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 40
Artist: Kyoko Umemoto
Release date: May 12, 2003
National Pokédex number: 120
Why Collect the Staryu Pokémon Card?
Staryu is most often collected as part of a complete Skyridge 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Staryu Pokémon Card
Staryu was illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Staryu Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Staryu is about $39.95. Recent listings range from roughly $79.95 (low) to $99.99 (high), with a mid-point near $89.97. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Skyridge set has a median card value near $69.99 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 Skyridge set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Staryu Pokémon Card
Whether Staryu 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 196 copies of this card, of which 34 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 17.3%. 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 Staryu Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Staryu 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 196 copies to date.
Other Printings of Staryu
Staryu appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 104 (around $41.49), Deoxys 77 (around