Staraptor Collector’s Guide: Darkness Ablaze #147

Character Intro

Staraptor from the Darkness Ablaze set is a rare card numbered 147. This Stage 2 Colorless Pokémon has 150 HP and highlights the hard-hitting Brave Bird attack. The artwork, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA, captures Staraptor’s fierce battle presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Staravia)
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: D

Key Printings

This exact printing of Staraptor appears in the Darkness Ablaze set, identified by card number 147.

Attacks

• Hurricane Blender — Deals 70 damage and allows energy movement between your Pokémon.
• Brave Bird — Deals 170 damage and also inflicts 30 damage to Staraptor itself.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.
It is uniquely identified by the set code “swsh3-147” and the regulation mark “D.”
The card’s official market reference query is “Staraptor Darkness Ablaze 147.”

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration by AKIRA EGAWA, careful handling is recommended to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze: Features Staraptor as a Rare Stage 2 card focused on energy manipulation and high-damage attacks. The card’s regulation mark “D” places it within a specific competitive rotation, though its current legality is unknown.