Staraptor – BREAKthrough (#127)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Staraptor (#127) is a Rare card from XY - BREAKthrough released in 2015. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Cyclone Slash attack (70 damage), Before doing damage, have your opponent switch his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.28, Cardmarket average sale is €0.36, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.28
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.45
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKthrough
- Card Number
- 127
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Cyclone Slash
[Colorless, Colorless]
— 70
Before doing damage, have your opponent switch his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (35.0 per energy). -
Brave Bird
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120
This Pokémon does 20 damage to itself.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Staraptor from BREAKthrough (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2015, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Staraptor 127 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Staraptor's Cyclone Slash deals 70 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Before doing damage, have your opponent switch his or her Active Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benche...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Lightning ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKthrough #127 ← Current | 140 | 2 attacks | Rare | $0.28 |
�📦 BREAKthrough Set Context
This Staraptor is part of the BREAKthrough expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2015.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Staraptor card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from BREAKthrough are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
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📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Staraptor 127 was released in 2015 in the BREAKthrough expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKthrough is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Staraptor with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Staraptor card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Staraptor works best in Colorless type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.