Starmie – Hidden Fates (#14)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Starmie (#14) is a Rare Holo Gx card from Sun & Moon - Hidden Fates released in 2019. It showcases artwork by PLANETA Otani and the Star Stream attack (40 damage), Attach 2 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $1.33, Cardmarket average sale is €1.47, Floor listings start near €0.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.33
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.24
- Recent low listing: €0.50
Card Details
- Set
- Hidden Fates
- Card Number
- 14
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Gx
- Illustrator
- 🎨 PLANETA Otani
- HP
- 190
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
Attacks & Strategy
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Star Stream
[Water]
— 40
Attach 2 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy). -
Spinning Attack
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy). -
Hydro Pump-GX
[Colorless]
— 40+
This attack does 40 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (40.0 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Starmie from Hidden Fates (Rare Holo Gx) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2019, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator PLANETA Otani.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Starmie 14 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Starmie's Star Stream deals 40 damage for Water energy. Special effect: Attach 2 Water Energy cards from your discard pile to 1 of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Fates #14 ← Current | 190 | 3 attacks | Rare Holo Gx | $1.33 |
�📦 Hidden Fates Set Context
This Starmie is part of the Hidden Fates expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2019.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by PLANETA Otani, 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 Holo Gx cards from Hidden Fates are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by PLANETA Otani 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.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Starmie 14 was released in 2019 in the Hidden Fates expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by PLANETA Otani. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Hidden Fates represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Starmie 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 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.