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Starmie

Rising Rivals / #50/111

Starmie

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Rising Rivals
Rarity (source)
Uncommon
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
pl2-50

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
80
Type (source)
Water
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Staryu
Pokédex number
121
Retreat cost
0 Energy
Weakness (source)
Lightning +20

Printed card text — English

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

Aqua Recycle

Poke-POWER

Once during your turn (before your attack), you may search your discard pile for a Water Energy card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. This power can't be used if Starmie is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Synchro Gain

Cost: Colorless

Damage: 20

If Starmie and the Defending Pokémon have the same amount of Energy attached to them, remove 4 damage counters from Starmie.

Powerful Spin

Cost: Water

Damage: 40

Starmie can't attack during your next turn.

Documented variants

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

  • Normal
  • Reverse
  • normal · standard
  • reverse · standard

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