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Staross

Évolutions / #31/108

Staross

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Évolutions
Rarity (source)
Rare
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
Source reference
xy12-31

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Starmie moves through the sea by spinning its geometric body like a propeller. At its centre, its luminous organ shines in seven colours and seems to exchange mysterious signals. Some entries speak of waves directed towards the night sky; others describe communications whose meaning nobody yet understands. In the waters where it swims, it also takes in plankton. The Pokédex thus allows a very concrete way of life to coexist with the enigma of its shining core.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Starmie’s core is nicknamed the “gem of the sea”. Pokémon Sun even mentions an illicit trade in jewellery made from this glowing organ. This desire for it gives its brilliance a less wondrous significance: what fascinates observers may also endanger the Pokémon.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
90
Type (source)
Eau
Stage (source)
Niveau 1
Evolves from (printed name)
Stari
Pokédex number
121
Retreat cost
1 Energy
Weakness (source)
Plante ×2

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Lumière Spatiale

Talent

Une seule fois pendant votre tour (avant votre attaque), vous pouvez défausser une carte de votre main. Dans ce cas, prenez 2 cartes Énergie de base dans votre pile de défausse et ajoutez-les à votre main. (Vous ne pouvez pas choisir une carte que vous avez défaussée du fait de l'effet de ce talent.)

Attacks

Étoile Gelante

Cost: Eau · Incolore

Damage: 30

Lancez une pièce. Si c'est face, le Pokémon Actif de votre adversaire est maintenant Paralysé.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Normal
  • normal · Standard

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