Starly
SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set · 221/198 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
221/198
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Starly Worth?
Starly (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, card number 221/198. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Starly Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Starly (SV01: Scarlet & Violet Base Set, 221/198) is worth around $8.53 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $8.53, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.77. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $8.53, Lightly Played $7.43, Moderately Played $5.94, Heavily Played $5.34, Damaged $3.77 — 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 $299.95 — about 35x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $15.50.
Is It Worth Grading Starly?
Grading Starly can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($8.53) and a PSA 10 ($299.95) is about $291.42 — a 35x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $15.50, CGC 10 $20.00, CGC 9.5 $7.50. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.65 | $7.65 | $7.65 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 97 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.09 | $8.09 | $8.09 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.95 | $299.95 | $299.95 | 20 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 26 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $10.06 | $10.06 | $10.06 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.77 | $3.77 | $3.77 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $5.34 | $5.34 | $5.34 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.43 | $8.40 | $9.48 | 450 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.94 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 77 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $8.53 | $5.00 | $18.69 | 2,584 |
Is Starly a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Starly is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Starly's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
