Starmie (Crimson Invasion 16) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Starmie from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare card with 90 HP. It features the Escape ability and the Spinning Attack. This card is numbered 16 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Staryu)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Ability: Escape — allows shuffling this Pokémon and all attached cards back into the deck once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Spinning Attack — deals 40 damage with a single Colorless energy cost.
• Flavor Text: Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.

Card Overview

• A Rare Stage 1 Water-type with a low Retreat Cost and a Grass ×2 Weakness.
• Escape provides flexibility by returning Starmie and all attachments to your deck once per turn before attacking.
• Spinning Attack offers a straightforward 40 damage for a single Colorless Energy.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Crimson Invasion set, identified as card number 16. It is a Rare card illustrated by Yuka Morii. The card features the Escape ability and a straightforward 40-damage attack, Spinning Attack.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no listed print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm4” and number “16” within the Crimson Invasion set. The card’s subtype is Stage 1, and it carries no regulation mark.

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

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid frequent handling to maintain the integrity of the card’s surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): This set includes the Starmie card as a Rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with a unique Escape ability and a simple but effective attack. The set’s theme and release date remain unknown for this card.