Starmie (ex8-48) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Starmie from the Deoxys set is an uncommon Stage 1 Water-type with 70 HP. It features the Poké-Body Core Guard and the attack Psychic Boom. This card is numbered 48 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Abilities: Core Guard (Poké-Body) reduces damage by 10 if Psychic Energy is attached
• Attacks:
• Energy Flip: Deals 10 damage to an opponent’s Benched Pokémon and allows energy movement.
• Psychic Boom: Deals 10+ damage, increasing by 10 for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the “ex” series, specifically the Deoxys set, numbered 48. It is an uncommon card illustrated by Yukiko Baba. The card’s image can be viewed at /images/ex8/ex8-48.jpg.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “ex8,” number 48, and the unique Poké-Body ability “Core Guard.” The card’s Water type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability to reduce damage when Psychic Energy is attached and its flexible attacks make it a strategic choice in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially around the illustrated area by Yukiko Baba. A rigid top-loader or a secure binder page is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Deoxys (ex8): This set features a variety of Pokémon with dynamic abilities and attacks. Starmie stands out with its damage reduction ability and energy manipulation attack, fitting well into Water-type strategies.