Staryu
XY - Evolutions · 30/108 · Common
Current Prices
Set
XY - EvolutionsNumber
30/108
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
49
Last Updated
Mar 20, 2026
About Staryu
Staryu is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 30/108 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Staryu Price Analysis
The current market price for Staryu from XY - Evolutions is $0.13 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.03 to a high of $0.39. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $23.91 — approximately 183.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $15.00. Over the past 30 days, Staryu has increased in value by +8.3%, indicating growing demand among collectors. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Staryu
Professional grading is available for Staryu and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 5, PSA 8, PSA 9, SGC 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.07 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.07 | $0.01 | $0.20 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 0 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $1.29 | $1.29 | $1.29 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $23.91 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $2.55 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | SGC 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.13 | $0.03 | $0.39 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.72 | $9.72 | $9.72 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.90 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.00 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Staryu a Good Investment?
As a common card, Staryu's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
