Staryu (Evolutions 30) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Staryu from the Evolutions set is a common Basic Pokémon, card number 30, with 60 HP. Its lone attack, Quick Blow, offers straightforward, coin-flip–based gameplay. The clean, nostalgic presentation makes it a comfortable pick for both collectors and casual players.

Quick Facts

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Quick Blow — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 10 more damage (base 10+ damage)
• Flavor Text: “It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light.”
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Evolutions (xy12)
• Card Number: 30

Key Printings

• Exact printing: XY series, set code xy12, titled Evolutions
• Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous stages
• Single Water-type attack: Quick Blow, which adds a chance element to damage output

Variants & Identifiers

• No known print variants for this card
• Identifiers: set code “xy12-30,” common rarity, illustration by Keiji Kinebuchi
• Image reference: /images/xy12/xy12-30.jpg

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use standard protective sleeves
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Avoid direct sunlight to preserve the illustration’s colors

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon designs with updated artwork and mechanics. Staryu appears as a faithful reprint with a simple attack and nostalgic flavor text, appealing to collectors of both vintage and modern cards.