Staryu (Japanese)
Split Earth · 024/088 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
024/088
Rarity
Common
Variant
1st_Edition
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Staryu (Japanese) Worth?
Staryu (Japanese) (1st_Edition variant) is a Common card from the Split Earth set, card number 024/088. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Staryu (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Staryu (Japanese) (Split Earth, 024/088) is worth around $27.50 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $27.50, while a Moderately Played one drops to roughly $12.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $27.50, Lightly Played $6.50, Moderately Played $12.00 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $74.99 — about 2.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $24.99.
Is It Worth Grading Staryu (Japanese)?
Grading Staryu (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($27.50) and a PSA 10 ($74.99) is about $47.49 — a 2.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $24.99, PSA 8 $16.50. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.97 | $9.97 | $9.97 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $27.50 | $25.00 | $30.00 | 8 |
Is Staryu (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Staryu (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Staryu (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
