Starmie V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Starmie V from Astral Radiance is a Rare Ultra card numbered 166. This vibrant Pokémon boasts 190 HP and features the attack Swift. Its sleek design captures the dynamic energy of Starmie in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic,V
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: F
• Rules: V rule applies — when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Attacks

• Swift: 50 damage; unaffected by Weakness, Resistance, or effects on the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
• Energy Spiral: 50 damage times the number of Energy attached to all of your opponent’s Pokémon.

Key Printings

The key printing of Starmie V is from the Astral Radiance set, identified by card number 166. It is a Rare Ultra card, making it a notable find for collectors focusing on high-rarity cards within the Sword & Shield series.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no listed print variants. It is uniquely identified by the set code “swsh10” and the card ID “swsh10-166.” The card’s market reference query is “Starmie V Astral Radiance 166,” useful for tracking its availability and value.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain the card’s condition, store Starmie V in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card by using rigid top loaders or binders designed for Rare Ultra cards.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Astral Radiance (swsh10): Introduced Starmie V as a powerful Water-type Basic V with unique attacks and a striking illustration by Eske Yoshinob. This set is known for its Rare Ultra cards, with Starmie V standing out due to its high HP and impactful abilities.