Starmie (Team Up 65) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Starmie from the Team Up set is a Rare card numbered 65 with 80 HP. It features the dynamic attack Strange Wave, adding strategic depth to gameplay. This card’s balanced stats make it a notable addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• HP: 80
• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Staryu)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Attack: Strange Wave — Deals 40 damage and allows attachment of up to 3 Water and/or Psychic Energy cards from deck to one Benched Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series set “Team Up,” card number 65. It is a Rare card illustrated by Mizue. The card does not have a known release date or regulation mark.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm9” and card number 65. The card’s Psychic type and Stage 1 subtype are also key identifiers. The official market reference query is “Starmie Team Up 65.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially since it features a Rare rarity and delicate Psychic-type design.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set includes a variety of Pokémon from the Sun & Moon era, with Starmie appearing as a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 card. The set focuses on dynamic combinations and energy attachments, exemplified by Starmie’s Strange Wave attack.