Collector’s Guide: Starmie (Base Set #64)

Quick Facts

Starmie is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon from the original Base Set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It evolves from Staryu and has 60 HP. This card features two attacks: Recover, which allows you to discard a Water Energy to remove all damage counters from Starmie, and Star Freeze, which deals 20 damage and may paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip. Starmie has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). The card is illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi and is classified as Common rarity.

• HP: 60
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Staryu)
• Attacks: Recover, Star Freeze
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Base
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

• Base Set (Set Code: base1)
  The original printing of Starmie (#64) is part of the Base Set, the very first set released for the Pokémon TCG. This printing is notable for its classic artwork and straightforward gameplay mechanics.

Variants & Identifiers

This Starmie card has no known print variants or special regulation marks. It is identified by:

• Card ID: base1-64
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Flavor Text: “Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value this core as a gem.”
• Image URL: /images/base1/base1-64.jpg

Care & Storage Tips

To maintain the condition and value of your Starmie Base Set card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Base Set: Starmie #64 debuted here as a reliable Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with healing and paralysis capabilities. Its simple yet effective attacks made it a versatile card for early gameplay strategies.

This guide covers the exact Base Set printing of Starmie (#64). Legality status for tournament play is unknown.