The 1999 Pokémon Base Set Staryu card #65, a classic Water-type Basic Pokémon from the original 1999 release.
1999 • Pokémon • Base
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Raw / Ungraded
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The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
The core identity of the card within the set.
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Staryu
Game
Pokémon
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Common
Keiji Kinebuchi
Card Stock
English
40
Water
Basic
15
Starmie
Lightning ×2
1
120
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Slap (20)
An enigmatic Pokémon that can effortlessly regenerate any appendage it loses in battle.
FAQ
Staryu is a Water-type Pokémon in the Base Set. It is classified as a Basic Pokémon, meaning it can be played directly from the hand onto the Bench without evolving.
Staryu has one attack called Water Slap, which deals 20 damage. The attack requires no additional energy cost beyond the single Water energy attached to it.
The artwork for card number 65 in the Base Set was created by Keiji Kinebuchi. His illustrations are a key part of the card's historical value for collectors.
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