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5 facts about this card
This Staryu is part of the very first HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, a landmark set that introduced the HGSS-era card frame and launched the LEGEND-era style in Japan, giving even commons like Staryu a place in one of the TCG’s biggest visual resets.
Because English HeartGold & SoulSilver cards were also released in Reverse Holofoil, this common Staryu gets an extra collector twist: a humble set card that can still shine with the era’s distinctive reverse treatment.
The card’s flavor text is pulled from Pokémon HeartGold, tying this print directly back to Johto’s remake era with the eerie detail that Staryu’s core flickers at night like a human heartbeat.
This card was illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, one of the franchise’s long-running Pokémon contributors whose work stretches back to Pokémon’s early years, giving this Staryu a nostalgic pedigree collectors often recognize on sight.
Its lone attack, Spinning Attack, is a deep-cut TCG callback: Bulbapedia notes the move first appeared on an earlier Staryu card, making this HGSS print feel like a quiet bridge between classic card design and the modernized HGSS era.
Card Reference
Staryu [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 84. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the HeartGold & SoulSilver era, and was released in 2010. The current market price is $13.65, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
The current market price of Staryu [Reverse Holo] is $13.65. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
Staryu [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon HeartGold & SoulSilver set, card number 84, released in 2010.
Whether Staryu [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
You can buy or sell Staryu [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.