Staryu
Staryu is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from McDonald's Collection 2015 (#4). This promo printing often trades on scarcity and distribution channel rather than pack pull rate. The set released in 2015. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Staryu suits collectors working on McDonald's Collection 2015 who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Staryu from McDonald's Collection 2015?
Staryu is a Pokémon card in McDonald's Collection 2015 numbered 4. It appears in large numbers by seashores. At night, its central core flashes with a red light. National Pokédex #120. Rarity is inferred from set and card type when the provider omitted it.
What is Staryu worth today?
Staryu lacks a strong public price in this snapshot; use recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | McDonald's Collection 2015 |
|---|---|
| Number | 4 |
| Rarity | Promo (inferred) |
| TCGPlayer USD | — |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Lunge | Colorless 20 Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Staryu?
Staryu is listed as Promo in McDonald's Collection 2015. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Staryu?
Catalog fields: set McDonald's Collection 2015, rarity Promo (inferred). Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. Format status: Expanded. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Staryu (#4) is a promo-line printing from McDonald's Collection 2015 where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Staryu is catalogued as Promo printing in McDonald's Collection 2015, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Set metadata and rarity help cross-check listings against the correct printing before you buy.
- Illustrator Tomokazu Komiya has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Market pricing may be thin or stale for this printing; confirm with recent sold comps.
Verdict: Prioritize verifying the exact printing and finish before transacting; pricing may need live comps at sale time.
FAQ
How much is Staryu worth?
Staryu may not have reliable public market pricing in our current snapshot. Check recent sold listings for the same set, number, and finish before buying or selling.
What set is Staryu from?
Staryu is listed in McDonald's Collection 2015 (Other) as card #4. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Staryu?
Our catalog lists Staryu as Promo (inferred from set metadata) in McDonald's Collection 2015. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Staryu good for collectors or players?
Staryu includes gameplay stats in McDonald's Collection 2015. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.