Staryu (Neo Revelation 56) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Staryu from Neo Revelation is a Common card numbered 56. It has 40 HP and features the straightforward attack Tackle—an accessible pick for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Tackle (10 damage, 1 Colorless)
• Bubblebeam (10 damage, 1 Water; flip a coin, if heads the Defending Pokémon is Paralyzed)
• Flavor Text: “At night, the center of its body slowly flickers with the same rhythm as a human heartbeat.”
• Set Code: neo3-56
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact Staryu appears only in the Neo Revelation expansion as card 56. It’s a Common with classic artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita. No alternate printings or promotional versions of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternates for this Staryu. It’s identified by set code neo3-56, Mitsuhiro Arita’s distinctive illustration, Water typing, Basic stage, and its specific attacks (Tackle and Bubblebeam).

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its playability in casual or legacy formats depends on house rules or specific tournament allowances.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface; the artwork and text are key to collector value. A rigid top-loader or an acid-free binder page helps maintain crisp edges and color.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Revelation: A Neo-era expansion highlighting evolving gameplay and memorable art. As a common Water-type Basic, Staryu provides straightforward set representation with Mitsuhiro Arita’s signature style and aquatic theming.