Starmie (Next Destinies 24) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Starmie from the Next Destinies set is an Uncommon card numbered 24. This vibrant Pokémon boasts 90 HP and features the attack Swift. Its design and stats make it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Staryu)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Attacks:
• Confuse Ray (Colorless): Confuses the Defending Pokémon.
• Swift (Water): Deals 50 damage that ignores Weakness, Resistance, and other effects.
• Flavor Text: “At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.”
• Illustrator: Shin Nagasawa
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Black & White series set “Next Destinies” with the card number 24. It is classified as an Uncommon rarity card. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “bw4” and card number “24.” The card features no regulation mark, which can help distinguish it from later printings or reprints.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its playability in casual or other formats is not documented.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Uncommon rarity and unknown release date, careful handling will help retain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies: This set includes the Starmie card as a Stage 1 Water-type with unique attacks that offer strategic confusion and reliable damage. The set is known for its diverse Pokémon and dynamic artwork by illustrators like Shin Nagasawa.