Staraptor (Plasma Freeze 97) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Staraptor from the Plasma Freeze set is a rare card numbered 97. This Pokémon boasts a sturdy 130 HP and features the dynamic Wing Attack. Its design captures the fierce spirit of this avian fighter.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Staravia)
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Hajime Kusajima
• Set Code: bw9
• Series: Black & White

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Freeze set, card number 97. It features two attacks and has no abilities.

• Wing Attack — 60 damage for three Colorless energies
• Strong Breeze — For four Colorless energies, forces the opponent to shuffle the Defending Pokémon and all attached cards back into their deck

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It can be identified by its set code “bw9,” card number 97, and the unique artwork by Hajime Kusajima.

• Flavor text: “It never stops attacking even if it is injured. It fusses over the shape of its comb.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament presence are unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unique illustration, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Freeze (bw9): This set includes Staraptor as a powerful Stage 2 Colorless-type Pokémon with disruptive attack capabilities. The set is known for featuring Plasma-themed cards with strategic effects, and Staraptor fits this theme with its Strong Breeze attack that can reset opposing Pokémon setups.