Starmie – Evolutions (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Starmie (#31) is a Rare card from XY - Evolutions released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi and the Star Freeze attack (30 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.24, Cardmarket average sale is €0.24, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.24
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.26
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Evolutions
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Keiji Kinebuchi
- HP
- 90
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Abilities
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Space Beacon
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard a card from your hand. If you do, put 2 basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your hand. (You can't choose a card you discarded with the effect of this Ability.)
Attacks & Strategy
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Star Freeze
[Water, Colorless]
— 30
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Starmie from Evolutions (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Keiji Kinebuchi.
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 Starmie 31 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Starmie's Star Freeze deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Stats Overview: 90 HP • Water Type • Weak to Grass ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolutions #31 ← Current | 90 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.24 |
�📦 Evolutions Set Context
This Starmie is part of the Evolutions expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, 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 Starmie 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 Evolutions are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Keiji Kinebuchi resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from Evolutions
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Starmie 31 was released in 2016 in the Evolutions 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 Keiji Kinebuchi. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Evolutions is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Starmie have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Starmie 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 Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Starmie works best in Water type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.